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Bears are in peak feeding season, and Parks Canada is urging hikers to stay alert and take precautions on the trails. Parks Canada.
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Parks Canada is reminding hikers to stay alert as bears enter their busiest feeding season of the year.
Late summer and fall mark hyperphagia, a period when bears dramatically increase their food intake to prepare for winter hibernation.
During this phase, bears eat almost constantly, targeting high calorie foods like berries to build up fat reserves for the months ahead.
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Officials urge hikers to take precautions, including making noise, hiking in groups of four or more, and leaving dogs at home.
Carrying bear spray and knowing how to use it is also highly recommended.
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