
David Gummer
David Gummer is a wildlife management specialist with Parks Canada, known for his research on human-wildlife interactions, particularly concerning elk in Canadian national parks. His recent work highlights the increasing frequency of aggressive encounters between elk and visitors, revealing that these large animals are involved in more reported incidents than even grizzly bears. Gummer emphasizes the dangers posed by elk due to their size and strength, advocating for safety measures to keep both wildlife and park visitors at a safe distance from one another.
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David Gummer, a Parks Canada wildlife management specialist who helped collect data for the study, said the animal's size shows why these run-ins can be so dangerous.
Calgary: A stormwater pond in Calgary appears filled with Prussian carp; the invasive fish can produce all-female clone-like offspring and spread through drainage routesThe Times of India·
India· 2026-07-26

