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🐻 DID YOU KNOW? Momma bears may use humans as a safety shield to help protect their cubs.

During our time photographing Alaskan brown bears, we noticed something fascinating. Some momma bears with young cubs would stay surprisingly close to the lodge and other areas where people were present.

Why?

Adult male bears can pose a serious threat to cubs. A male may kill cubs that are not his own, which can cause the female to become receptive to breeding again sooner.

But many large male bears prefer to avoid areas with regular human activity.

Some mother bears appear to learn this and take advantage of it, staying closer to people and developed areas where dominant males may be less comfortable approaching. Such was the case this day when we came back to our cabin after an early morning outing, only to be welcomed by momma and her cubs. 🐻🐻🐻

In a way, humans can become an unexpected safety shield between a protective momma bear and the males that threaten her cubs.

Watching these mothers adapt their behaviour to give their cubs a better chance of survival was another reminder of just how intelligent and resourceful bears can be.

Of course, this does not mean bears near lodges or people are tame or safe to approach. We always observed them from a safe distance and followed the guidance of experienced bear guides.

🐻 Nature is full of remarkable survival strategies. Had you ever heard of mother bears using human activity this way to help protect their cubs?

Such valuable info! Be sure to take time to read & listen to it. Videos like this should be mandatory when you move into the country or are a visitor to that area. Our tourism continues to increase & so will encounters - educational awareness is key!

Did you know???

WildSafeBC offers a free online training course to help promote safe recreation in bear country? This program is available through our website and allows community members as well as visitors to familiarize themselves with bear safety in wildlife territory.

Access the course for free using the following link: https://wildsafebc.thinkific.com/courses/wildsafebc-Bear-Safety-When-Recreating

Let’s work together to keep wildlife wild and communities safe! 🐻

🌿 Come See Us at the Farmers Markets in the Columbia Valley This Week! 🌿

We’re heading out to the local farmers markets again this week, and we’d love to see you!

Come say hello, shop our Canadian-made, nature-inspired products, and discover unique apparel, tote bags, cushion covers and gifts featuring our own wildlife and nature photography.

Supporting farmers markets in the Columbia Valley is a wonderful way to shop local, meet Canadian makers and discover products you won’t find everywhere else. 🌿

📍 Check out this week’s market locations and dates below, then come out and see us!

🐻🌿 From a Real Moment in the Wild… to Inspiring the Next Generation.

Every wildlife image on our products begins with a real moment we were fortunate enough to experience in nature.

These adorable brown bear cubs were photographed by us during an unforgettable week in Alaska. Watching them explore, play and learn about the world around them was a moment we’ll never forget.

Today, those very same bear cubs can be found on our Canadian-made baby and youth leggings and bamboo-lined beanies, bringing a real piece of the wild into the everyday adventures of little nature lovers. 🐻💚

One of the things we love most is seeing kids get excited about wildlife and the outdoors. Whether they’re searching for animal tracks, exploring a forest trail, splashing through puddles or simply asking questions about the animals on their clothing, those moments of curiosity matter.

Because when children grow up feeling connected to nature, they’re more likely to care about and protect it.

🌿 Real wildlife. Real stories. Inspiring the next generation of nature lovers.

👉 Explore our Canadian-made kids’ wildlife apparel and help inspire a lifelong love of nature. See the link to our online store in the comments below 👇

Baby Yoga Bear certainly knows the trick!
Wishing you much calm and a stress free week 🙏💜🐻