It's so beautiful!
Officials say Nakoda “is a very special bear and as always, if you see it in the wild, do not disturb it by getting too close. We all want Nakoda the White Grizzly to eventually become Nakoda the ‘Great’ White Grizzly of Banff National Park area,” the Facebook post warned.
This content is imported from Facebook. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.said that they’ve known about the white grizzly in Banff since 2017, although the public is only recently learning about the animal after these few viral social media posts.
“It’s an amazing thing to see such a unique [creature] but we hope people can realize that it highlights the conservation concerns with the species as a whole,” Jon Stuart-Smith, a wildlife conservationist with Parks Canada, told. He also urged visitors not to stop their cars if they see the white grizzly bear and to keep your distance.
Beyond the ultra-rare white grizzly, other species of bears are very common at Banff National Park. Parks Canada records , and if you skim the list, you can see that there is a bear spotted nearly every day. Officials recommend keeping bear spray on you “at all times” if you plan to hike any of the park’s trails.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
This Is What It's Like For Interracial Couples In America Right NowIf you want to be an ally, the talks these couples are are having in their relationships about police brutality, George Floyd and white privilege are incredibly enlightening.
Read more »
Amid confusion, WHO clarifies that COVID-19 can be spread without symptomsTuesday's statement follows a comment from a WHO expert saying asymptomatic spread was 'very rare.'
Read more »
Bear shot dead in French Pyrenees, government to press chargesA bear has been shot dead in the French Pyrenees, French Environment Minister Elisabeth Borne said on Tuesday, adding that the government will press charges.
Read more »
Rita Ora sets pulses racing in crop top for seductive busty post-workout selfieRita Ora had her fans in meltdown as she shared an incredibly racy post-workout selfie on Instagram following an intense session
Read more »
Pineapple Pepsi Is Now Available in the U.S. After Gaining Popularity in JapanThe flavor has recently been spotted at Walmart
Read more »