Respecting wildlife in the age of social media

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A dramatic bear encounter in Alberta's Kananaskis Country has been viewed tens of millions of times online, but wildlife experts say the real story isn't the bear—it's how people are behaving in bear country. They're warning that social media, growing tourism, and a lack of bear-safety awareness are leading to more dangerous encounters for both people and wildlife. To talk about that, Tamara is joined by wildlife author and bear advocate Trina Moyles.
14 Jul 1PM English Canada News Commentary

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