 |
Adult Cougar
click on images to view |
North Island estuaries also provide important habitat to several species of mammals including Cougar, Black Bear, Wolf, Roosevelt Elk, Black-tailed Deer, seals and sea lions, and in some cases whales.
Elk and Deer graze in estuarine grasslands and the associated upland habitat throughout the year. Before hibernation, Black Bears are frequently found in estuaries feeding on spawning salmon and berries.
 |
| Sea Lions |
 |
| Bear Cub |
Seals and sea lions follow migrating salmon into estuaries and rivers to feed.
For more information on the mammal species found on Vancouver Island please visit the BC Government Wildlife Branch website or the Canadian Wildlife Service website. | 
North Island Wildlife Viewing Network
