Human-wildlife conflict is a leading cause of adult mortality for large carnivores worldwide. Train collision is the primary cause of mortality for threatened grizzly bears (Ursus arctos) in Banff National Park. We investigated the use of stable isotope analysis as a tool for identifying bears that use the railway in Banff. Rail-associated bears had higher δ(15)N and δ(34)S values than bears sa...

Species' distributions are influenced by a combination of landscape variables and biotic interactions with other species, including people. Grizzly bears and black bears are sympatric, competing omnivores that also share habitats with human recreationists. By adapting models for multi-species occupancy analysis, we analyzed trail camera data from 192 trail camera locations in and around Jasper ...

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of a simple, 5-item pediatric sleep screening instrument, the BEARS (BZBedtime Issues, EZ Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, AZNight Awakenings, RZRegularity and Duration of Sleep, SZSnoring) in obtaining sleep-related information and identifying sleep problems in the primary care setting. Setting: Pediatric residents’ continuity clinic in a tertiary care child...