Cougars: The cougar, known as the second heaviest feline in the world, possesses a robust physique enabling it to achieve speeds of 56 km/h.
Cougars: Cougars are frequently found in British Columbia, commonly inhabiting rocky mountains and dense forests.
Cougar: While cougars generally do not view humans as prey, there are instances of attacks during severe periods.
Black bears: In Canada, the black bears outnumber the brown bears significantly, despite being the smallest species in the bear family with around 380,000 individuals.
Black bears: Residents in Quebec and the Northwest Territories face the highest risk, with the most severe attack happening in Algonquin Park back in 1978.
Black bears: According to a report by CBC News, it has been found that the majority of fatal black bear attacks in the past 110 years.
Black bears: According to CBC, there have been 63 fatalities resulting from bear attacks in North America between 1900 and 2009.
Grizzly bears: The grizzly bear, also called the brown bear, is originally from North America and has a weight range of 350 to 1500 lbs.
Grizzly bears: Canada is home to around 26,000 grizzlies, with the majority residing in Alberta, which experiences three times more attacks compared to other provinces.
Grizzly bears: Grizzly bears, unlike black bears, are known for their aggression as they lack the ability to climb trees for safety.