BC Animals

This is the common Black Bear. It is found in almost all areas of British Columbia. Generally this animal is not aggressive, but extreme caution is always used when in the area of this large animal.

Big horn Sheep are not very common in the most Southern areas of BC, but they can be seen in the area of Keromeos on the Crowsnest Hwy. They prefer large rock cliffs to avoid predators such as the Cougar or Grizzly Bear as well as people.

The coyote is one of the most common creatures in this area. It feed on pretty much anything it can get. Field mice, grouse,fish, and scavenging from large animal kills as well. Generally it hunts alone, but has been known to hunt with a small pack during difficult feeding seasons.

Deer of different varieties are very common throughout all of BC. They inhabit most areas that offer grazing and shelter. Valley's are their winter home because food is easier to find. In summer they roam into the subalpine meadows.

Mountain Goats are some of the most seldom seen animals in BC, aside from cougars. They cling to steep wall cliffs and eats the shrubs and gras that grow on the ledges of cliffs. There is one special place I personally have seen a few of these creatures, Williamson Lake near Foley lake. (Chilliwack River Valley) This is a high alpine lake surrounded by cliffs. If you do go here, be sure not to scare them away, as I'm sure they are of the few left in this area, perhaps the only ones.

Grouse wander the slopes of mountains picking seeds and bugs for their food. Quite often you can here their deep sounding cooing while hiking through the trails of  the Chilliwack Valley. Grouse also supply cougars, coyotes and other animals with food.

Cougars are some of the most cunning and efficient hunters in the animal habitat. Cougars are quite common in Southern BC. They hunt small rodents, birds and smaller animals such as deer and elk. Cougars are not spotted very often in the back country due to their stealthy hunting skills. Cougars can be aggressive IF they are protecting their young or are extremely hungry.

These are only a few of the many inhabitants of the Southern BC forest.