1. Grizzly Bears:
• Habitat Changes:
o Pay attention to modifications to the grizzly bear’s habitat, including changes to the water supply, vegetation, and amount of snowfall.
• Behavioral Changes:
o Keep an eye on alterations in grizzly bear behaviour, such as food habits, hibernation durations, and migration paths.
• Body Condition Studies:
o Carry out research on grizzly bear bodily condition, taking into account variables such as weight, body fat, and general health.
• Food Availability Studies:
o Examine alterations in the accessibility of organic food sources such as berries, salmon, and plants.
2. Beavers:
• Dam Building Behavior:
o Observe variations in the size, location, or frequency of dams built by beavers, as well as any changes in their behaviour.
• Stream and Wetland Changes:
o Observe alterations in water levels, stream flow, and the formation of wetlands caused by beaver activity.
• Water Quality Studies:
o Evaluate how beaver activity has affected the quality of the water, considering sedimentation and nitrogen levels.
• Vegetation Impact Studies:
o Examine the impacts, both beneficial and detrimental, of beaver activity on the surrounding flora.
3. Killer Whales:
• Feeding Behavior:
o Track modifications to killer whale eating habits, such as shifts in the kinds of prey, the ways in which they hunt, and the areas where they forage.
• Migration Patterns:
o Track the migration routes of killer whales to spot any changes in their range.
• Prey Availability Studies:
o Examine alterations in the range and quantity of prey species, such salmon and other fish.
• Oceanographic Conditions:
Examine oceanographic conditions, such as currents, sea surface temperatures, and patterns of prey migration.