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VIDEO: Bear catches BԪַrascally rabbitBԪַ for breakfast near Whistler bus stop

The brief encounter of the bear hunting its meal has gone viral

British Columbia BԪַ known for its wildlife BԪַ is home to hundreds of amateur videos showcasing unique interactions between bears, cougars, rare birds and other animals. A video shot in Whistler recently showing the last moments of a confrontation between a hungry bear and a wild rabbit doesnBԪַt disappoint.

The footage, captured at a bus stop on Monday (May 27) by , shows a rabbit being chased by a bear on the street.

The pair run in a circle several times.

BԪַGet the rabbit, get the rabbit,BԪַ Bunter, who appears to be filming from inside a vehicle, can be heard saying.

The bear manages to catch the rabbit, before picking it up and running into nearby bushes.

RISE AND SHINE:

Black bears go into a deep sleep or BԪַdenning periodBԪַ from November through to April, making May a month for extensive bear sightings as the animals come out of slumber looking for food.

With a sense of smell far greater than that of dogs, the big four-legged animals are able to locate food from over a kilometre away, according to Wild Safe BC.

If a bear is spotted posing an immediate threat or danger to public safety, British Columbians are asked to contact the Conservation Officer Service at 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP).

If you encounter a bear, conservationists urge that you talk in a low, calm voice, never turn your back on a bear, and do not directly stare at it.



ashley.wadhwani@bpdigital.ca

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About the Author: Ashley Wadhwani-Smith

I began my journalistic journey at Black Press Media as a community reporter in my hometown of Maple Ridge, B.C.
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