🐻Split Lip the grizzly bear is a well-known resident of Banff National Park.
🚂Train strikes on grizzly bears continue to be a persistent threat in the area.
🌽Grizzly bears are attracted to spilled grain along the train tracks.
🛤️CP Rail has implemented measures to reduce grain spills and prevent bear deaths.
🌲Grizzly bears have learned to return to the same food sources each spring, including the spilled grain near the train tracks.
How many grizzly bears have been struck by trains in Banff National Park?
—Since 2000, researchers estimate that 20 to 25 grizzly bears have been hit by trains in B and Yoho National Park.
What measures has CP Rail taken to prevent train strikes on grizzly bears?
—CP Rail has replaced many of their grain cars to reduce the frequency of grain spills. They also use train whistles to alert bears to the approaching trains.
Why are grizzly bears attracted to the train tracks?
—Grizzly bears are attracted to the spilled grain along the train tracks, which serves as an additional food source.
Are train strikes still a problem for grizzly bears in Banff National Park?
—Although measures have been taken to prevent train strikes, bears continue to be attracted to the spilled grain and train strikes still pose a threat.
Are there any other famous grizzly bears in Banff National Park?
—Yes, in addition to Split Lip, another well-known grizzly bear named The Boss has been spotted feasting at the same spot.
00:03Canm Mor encounters Split Lip, a famous grizzly bear, while filming in Banff National Park.
00:11Split Lip remains unfazed as a train approaches, narrowly escaping being struck.
00:45CP Rail uses train whistles to alert bears and prevent train strikes.
01:08Train strikes have been a persistent threat to grizzly bears in Banff National Park.
01:26CP Rail has taken steps to reduce grain spills and prevent bear deaths.
