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