Study finds elk, not bears, are responsible for most wildlife incidents in Canadian national parks

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A new study analyzing nearly 3,000 wildlife incidents in Canadian national parks reveals that elk are responsible for more than half of aggressive wildlife encounters, surpassing bears and other animals. The research, published in Frontiers in Conservation Science, identifies specific high-risk scenarios, particularly elk-human interactions in campgrounds. The findings challenge common assumptions about which animals pose the greatest threat to park visitors.

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