Grizzlies, Dogs, and a National Obsession with Wild Animals The recent spate of bear attacks in Canada has sparked a national conversation about wildlife encounters and the responsibility that comes with sharing public spaces with wild animals.
This discussion is complicated by our complex relationship with nature and the expectations we place on wildlife.
A study released earlier this year found that off leash dogs increase the chances of human bear conflict, and Parks Canada has charged several hikers for failing to keep their pets under control in areas where grizzlies roam.