Bear behaviour is being disrupted by changes in spring and summer weather conditions.

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Since this spring was unseasonably cold, fewer plants were available. The salmon spawning season was delayed due to drought, so bears had to find food elsewhere, such as in unsecured garbage containers.

The reduction in rainfall affected more than plants and berries, Webb said.

含羞草研究社淪ince the rain wasn含羞草研究社檛 as heavy this year and the Sooke River含羞草研究社檚 not as high, it means people are getting closer to bears that are fishing,含羞草研究社� she said. 含羞草研究社淭hat含羞草研究社檚 dangerous for people walking their dogs and disturbing the bears trying to eat.含羞草研究社�

Wild Wise volunteers have been going to popular outdoor hotspots every weekend to pass out information on the need to respect wildlife.

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