Elk Island National Park has black bears. Visitors might see them, not just bison.

Many visitors do not know about the black bears.

Visitors did not know to carry bear spray or make noise. They did not know bears were there.

There are around 40 black bears in the park. They started growing in number around 2016.

Black bears are expanding across North America.

Elk Island has good food for black bears.

Parks Canada has taken steps to reduce risks. They installed bear-proof containers.

Visitors can store food in a safe place. They should not store food in tents.

Hungry bears can destroy tents to get food.

People leave food unattended during picnics.

Visitors should carry bear spray and travel in groups. They should avoid trails at dawn or dusk.

People should not wear headphones so they can hear wildlife.

There are 30-50 black bears in Elk Island National Park. Visitors should make noise and clean up garbage.

Sarah Ryan posted about black bears on Twitter.

We need to coexist with black bears. We should reduce conflicts.

Visitors may see bears on the roadside. Drivers should slow down but not stop.

Parks Canada educates people about black bears. They teach bears to hide when cars stop.

Elk Island's bears should not get comfortable around people.

If bears get comfortable, they may need to be destroyed.

Visitors should be aware of black bears in Elk Island.

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