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BC Wildlife Park, Kamloops

Get to know the friendly animals living at the BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops, BC

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A head-to-hoof look at the intimidating and beautiful bull elk



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BC Wildlife Park’s only bull elk leans in close for feeding time



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Feeding the park’s bull elk while keeping a safe distance from his rack of antlers



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The bull elk shares his living space with a herd of deer



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The deer linger in the background while the bull elk gets first dibs on food



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After attempting to buck away some deer, the bull elk is back for more



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Camels are the only non-native to BC members of the BC Wildlife Park



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The camels favour carrots and heads of romaine lettuce at feeding time



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One camel stays close, hoping to get more food



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An unrelenting eater, especially when it comes to heads of romaine lettuce



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The cougars stalk their onlookers suspiciously



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Although cute, this kitty isn’t so friendly



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The cougars bare their teeth at park visitors



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This one climbs a tree to scavenge for meat left around the cougar cage



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The cougar feasts on raw meat left in the trees



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The cougar devours his lunch without hesitation



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Then finds more hidden treats



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Walking off a lunch of raw meat and baby chicks



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The cougar glares at visitors peering in on feeding time



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After running several laps, the skittish coyote takes a breather



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A handsome goat poses for the camera