Whelp, Anarchist Mountain neighbours, it looks like this is a wrap for winter 2025/2026. And that means its only a matter of time until our resident black bears are waking up - VERY HUNGRY - and on the lookout for easy sources of food. Starting the end of March, community volunteers from the AMFRS Wildlife Safety Program, in partnership with WildSafeBC RDOS , will be initiating weekly garbage audits on Monday nights. We'll place a friendly reminder on the top bins that are no

Source: The Brain Maze Did you know... During hibernation, bears undergo a remarkable biological process. They don't urinate throughout their entire winter sleep, which lasts for months. Instead, their bodies recycle waste products like urea into usable proteins. This unique adaptation helps them maintain their muscle mass and prevent toxic build-up while conserving energy. the ability to recycle waste during hibernation is crucial for their survival in harsh winter condition