| Whistler, BC animals come in an amazing variety | | | | they never do any permanent damage to their |
| of sizes, shapes, colors and temperament. | | | | menu of greenery. |
| Life in the cities bring us into contact with dogs, | | | | A very elusive animal is the cougar or mountain |
| cats and birds. They live with us and are our | | | | lion. These are very seldom seen. They travel |
| friends. We cultivate that living relationship by | | | | long distances in search of their food. They chiefly |
| giving them a nice comfortable place to live and | | | | feed on deer. These animals can be dangerous. |
| we feed them with every type of food. All they | | | | Take a look at our page on the cougar here. |
| need to do in life is love us. | | | | The Moose is the largest animal living along the |
| Life for animals in the wild is a whole other story. | | | | corridor. A full grown male may weigh 1,000 |
| These animals must forage for food or starve. | | | | pounds and stand 7 feet at the shoulder. If you |
| It's that simple. To survive they learn very early | | | | have the good luck to see one you will be |
| in life that they are going to need to find their | | | | amazed at how tall and powerful they really are. |
| own. Their parents feed them for a little while | | | | Click here to read about them. |
| then they are taught how to hunt. Once they | | | | Natures smaller animals. |
| learn they are on their own. They do not need us | | | | The rabbit is the most plentiful of the Whistler |
| to provide food for them. They are wild and | | | | animals. They are prolific breeders as they must |
| independent. | | | | be as they are hunted by foxes, Coyote's, |
| You the visitor should understand this before you | | | | Canadian Lynx and Bobcats. |
| leave for your trip to the mountains and valleys | | | | The Canadian beaver makes it's home where it |
| surrounding the Whistler corridor. | | | | has a small creek at it's disposal. They will dam |
| Wild animals are beautiful and resourceful. They | | | | the creek to create their home. |
| survive in the great outdoors where we would be | | | | Mink are wonderful little creatures. They live along |
| dead in no time if put in their position. | | | | creeks where food is plentiful for them. |
| As you enjoy the outdoor life to be found along | | | | A much larger animal than the mink is the otter. |
| the Whistler corridor be aware of the many | | | | They are amazing fishers and the most playful of |
| different species you will see if you will try. | | | | all the animals. |
| How Whistler got it's name. | | | | Squirrels, chipmunks, voles and mice make up the |
| The name Whistler itself comes from the Marmot. | | | | smaller field of animals abundant in the Whistler |
| These cute little animals live in the mountains | | | | corridor. |
| surrounding the valley. They emit a sharp little | | | | Our Wonderful Feathered Friends |
| whistle as they communicate with each other. It | | | | Whistler animals such as Eagles, both Bald and |
| is their unique language. They are not too afraid | | | | Golden varieties search the valleys and mountains |
| of man and will allow you to get quite close to | | | | for their food. You will be seeing many of these |
| them. Here is a page where you may read all | | | | beautiful birds soaring the thermals effortlessly. |
| about these pleasant little creatures. | | | | Osprey may be seen hovering over the water |
| One of the larger Whistler animals you may see is | | | | like gigantic hummingbirds on steroids as they |
| the Black Bear. These clever animals live all over | | | | search for a nice juicy fish supper. |
| the area. They travel quite far and may be | | | | Canada Geese, ducks and loons love the cold |
| spotted crossing the highway now and then. We | | | | waters of the rivers and lakes along the Whistler |
| have devoted a page on the bears including some | | | | corridor. These beautiful animals honor us with |
| pointers should you happen to encounter one and | | | | their presence each year as they come to visit, |
| what to do to if you should meet one face to | | | | raise their families and feed in the beautiful quiet |
| face. | | | | surroundings. |
| A great many deer live here. These animals | | | | Without a doubt, Whistler animals will treat you to |
| generally stick to the forest but occasionally they | | | | amazing displays of action. All you need to do is |
| like to cross the highway. Deer are browsers. | | | | watch for them wherever you are in the beautiful |
| That means they will eat a little bit here and a | | | | hills, mountains, valleys and waterways of the |
| little bit there. They actually feed on over 200 | | | | spectacular Whistler corridor of British Columbia. |
| different kinds of bushes and shrubs. By browsing | | | | |