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Transcript: Bear Necessities
[Joyful music plays]
A child says, WHEE!
[Child giggling]
t.v.o. kids and Fifth Ground Entertainment Original
[Soft, gentle music plays]
Waves ripple onto a beach. Text reads, T.V.O. Presents.
Host Taviss says, THERE'S A BIG,
HUNGRY ANIMAL
LIVING WITHIN THESE FORESTS!
Sunlight flickers through trees in a forest.
Taviss continues, IT'S NOT AN ANIMAL
THAT YOU'D WANT TO MEET
FACE TO FACE,
BUT IF YOU LOOK CLOSELY,
YOU'LL FIND CLUES
THAT REVEAL THIS ANIMAL
COULD BE NEARBY
AT THIS VERY MOMENT.
DON'T BELIEVE ME?
Taviss walks up a trail in the forest. She wears her curly brown hair in two braids, a puffy yellow vest over a purple long-sleeved sweater, jeans, and brown hiking boots. On the beach, Taviss sits on a large piece of driftwood.
Out loud, Taviss says, LET'S GO!
I'LL SHOW YOU!
Taviss climbs off the driftwood and runs into the forest.
[Magical music plays]
The title appears within an image of a girl looking up at trees through a magnifying glass. The title reads, "Secrets of the Forest."
[Gentle music plays]
Waves ripple in the ocean.
Taivss narrates, OUR ADVENTURE TODAY TAKES PLACE
NON THE TRADITIONAL HOMELANDS
OF UCLUELET FIRST NATION
ON VANCOUVER ISLAND
IN BRITISH COLUMBIA.
In the forest, Taviss looks up at a large tree and walks down a trail.
Taviss narrates, PACIFIC RIM
NATIONAL PARK RESERVE
IS LOCATED IN THE
TRADITIONAL TERRITORIES
OF THE NUU-CHAN-UTH
FIRST NATIONS.
A man and woman wearing green Parks Canada uniforms with beaver icons smile.
Taviss narrates, MEET DIANA AND FRANCIS
FROM PARKS CANADA.
Diana Lukinuk has long blond hair and wears a silver necklace.
Taviss narrates, DIANA IS THE
INTERPRETER GUIDE WITH THE GOODS.
AND FRANCIS IS A LEAD
OF THE HUMAN-WILDLIFE
CO-EXISTENCE PROGRAM.
Francis Bruhwiler wears a Parks Canada toque with his uniform and a pack across his chest with two-way radios.
Taviss narrates, IN THIS INCREDIBLE ECOSYSTEM,
A MASSIVE MAMMAL LOOMS.
A sign on a trail in the park reads, Warning: Bear in Area.
Taviss narrates, THAT'S RIGHT, MY FRIENDS.
WE'RE IN BEAR COUNTRY.
Taviss walks down the trail.
Taviss narrates, I ALWAYS THOUGHT
THAT BEARS LIVED
FAR AWAY FROM HUMANS.
[Twigs snapping]
Taviss looks over her shoulder.
Taviss narrates, THERE'S NO WAY THAT THEY ARE
CLOSE TO US RIGHT NOW, IS THERE?
She looks around and slowly continues down the trail.
[Dramatic boom]
[Taviss gasping sharply]
Taviss turns suddenly and spots Diana and Francis walking toward her.
Taviss says, OH.
OH, IT'S JUST YOU TWO.
[Bell dinging]
Taviss narrates, I WASN'T SCARED.
Out loud, Taviss says, I THOUGHT IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN
A BEAR.
Francis says, WELL, TAVISS, IT DEFINITELY
COULD HAVE BEEN A BEAR.
VANCOUVER ISLAND HAS
THE HIGHEST DENSITY
OF BLACK BEARS IN B.C.
Diana says, SO WHEN WE'RE OUT HERE IN NATURE,
IT'S OUR JOB
TO BE AWARE OF THEM.
WE'RE IN THEIR HOME.
In an animation, a brown bear walks through a forest.
The bear says, KIDS, I'M HOME.
A young bear asks, WERE THE HUMANS OUT AGAIN, MOM?
The brown bear says, OH, YEAH.
EVERYWHERE.
The brown bear rolls its eyes.
On the trail, Francis says, AS HUMANS, WE HAVE
THE RESPONSIBILITY
TO CO-EXIST WITH THEM.
Diana says, AND THERE'S A LOT WE CAN LEARN
FROM THE PEOPLE
THAT HAVE LIVED HERE
FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS.
Taviss nods and says, THAT SOUNDS LIKE
A GOOD PLACE TO START.
She turns around.
Taviss says, OH, I THOUGHT THAT WAS A BEAR.
She points toward a wooden cut-out shaped like a bear with a warning sign.
Francis says, THAT'S KIND OF
THE POINT, TAVISS.
Taviss walks down the trail with Diana and Francis.
[Serene music plays]
Jeneva Touchie, who has long brown hair and glasses, stands beside a totem pole in the forest. She wears her hair in a braid, a yellow long-sleeved shirt, and a cedar hat.
Taviss narrates, JENEVA
IS A LANGUAGE SPECIALIST
FROM UCLUELET FIRST NATION.
HOW LUCKY ARE WE
TO LEARN FROM HER?
Taviss walks up to Jeneva with Diana and Francis. Jeneva smiles and waves.
Jeneva says, [NUU-CHAH-NULTH WORD].
EVERYONE WELCOME.
THIS IS THE
TRADITIONAL TERRITORY
OF [NUU-CHAH-NULTH WORD].
WE HAVE ALWAYS LIVED HERE.
WE'VE ALWAYS TAKEN CARE
OF THE LANDS.
Taviss asks, WHAT DOES THIS TOTEM REPRESENT?
Jeneva says, SO WE CALL TOTEMS
[NUU-CHAH-NULTH WORD].
AT THE TOP THERE YOU'VE GOT
THE [NUU-CHAH-NULTH WORD],
WHICH IS THE THUNDERBIRD.
WE HAVE HERE
THE [NUU-CHAH-NULTH WORD],
WHICH IS THE KILLER WHALE.
AND WE HAVE A [NUU-CHAH-NULTH
WORD] AT THE BASE
EATING A [NUU-CHAH-NULTH WORD],
WHICH IS THE FISH.
[NUU-CHAH-NULTH WORD]
IS OUR WORD FOR BEAR
IN NUU-CHAH-NULTH.
Taviss pats the bear on the totem pole.
She says, HELLO, [NUU-CHAH-NULTH WORD].
Jeneva says, OUR [NUU-CHAH-NULTH WORD] HERE,
UH, ACCORDING TO OUR ELDER,
REPRESENTS FRIENDSHIP.
AND OUR BEARS
ARE REALLY GREAT COMMUNICATORS
WITH THE LANDS, WITH THE OCEAN,
WITH US AS HUMANS.
THIS IS THEIR TERRITORY,
UM, AND WE WANT TO RESPECT
THEIR WAY OF LIFE.
Taviss asks, DOES IT REPRESENT FRIENDSHIP
BECAUSE IT WAS FRIENDS
WITH ALL THE ANIMALS?
Jeneva says, YES, I'D SAY
IT REPRESENTS FRIENDSHIP
'CAUSE IT'S FRIENDS
WITH EVERYONE.
YEAH.
[Jeneva chuckling]
Taviss asks, JENEVA, HOW DO YOU SAY
THANK YOU IN NUU-CHAH-NUTH?
Jeneva says, SO, WE'LL BREAK IT DOWN
INTO TWO PARTS.
WE'LL DO THE FIRST PART:
WE'RE GOING TO SAY K'EE.
Taviss says, KUH-AY.
Jeneva says, KOO.
Taviss says, KOH.
Jeneva says, NOW LET'S PUT IT TOGETHER:
K'EEKOO.
Taviss says, K'EEKOO.
Jeeva says, YEAH, THAT'S HOW WE SAY THANK YOU
IN NUU-CHAH-NULTH.
Taviss says, WELL, K'EEKOO, JENEVA.
Jeneva says, [NUU-CHAH-NULTH WORD].
Taviss narrates, UP INTO THE FOREST
WE GO!
[Gentle music plays]
Sunlight shines through the forest.
Taviss narrates, WE'RE ON THE HUNT
FOR SIGNS OF BEARS,
NOT THE BEARS THEMSELVES.
A sign reads, Warning, Caution: Dangerous wildlife protecting young.
Taviss narrates, I'M NOT PLAYING
GOLDILOCKS TODAY!
Taviss walks down a dirt trail in the forest between Diana and Francis.
Francis says, TAVISS, YOU'RE DOING
ONE OF THE PRIMARY
BEAR SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS:
STAYING CLOSE TO ADULTS.
Diana says, ANOTHER THING YOU CAN DO
IS MAKE NOISE PERIODICALLY.
LETS THE BEARS KNOW
YOU'RE AROUND
AND REDUCES THE CHANCE
OF A SURPRISE ENCOUNTER.
[Dinging]
Taviss narrates, MAKE NOISE?!
DON'T MIND IF I DO!
Out loud, Taviss sings, HEY, MR. BEAR!
WE'RE IN THE FOREST!
[Diana laughing]
Diana says, I THINK WE HAVE A HIT!
Elsewhere in the forest, Taviss looks at a tree.
Diana says, HEY, CHECK IT OUT.
HERE'S OUR FIRST SIGN
THAT BEARS ARE AROUND.
Taviss asks, THE OLD RIPPY BARKY TREE?
Francis says, YEAH, TAVISS, IF YOU
LOOK CLOSELY, YOU CAN SEE SOME
BEAR CLAWS HERE
CAUSED BY REALLY SHARP CLAWS,
SOME TEETH MARKS.
Francis pretends to scrape the tree with his fingers curled like claws.
Francis says, IN FACT, WE HAVE
A WILDLIFE CAMERA BEHIND US
AND WHEN WE CHECK ON THE PHOTOS,
WE GET A LOT OF IMAGES
OF BEARS RUBBING UP ON THIS TREE
AND SCRATCHING IT.
Pictures from a Parks Canada Trail Camera show a black bear scratching its back against a tree. In an animation, a brown bear scratches its back against a tree.
The bear says, OOH, THAT'S THE SPOT.
[Bear sighing]
[Tree giggling]
The tree says, THAT TICKLES.
[Tree giggling]
In the forest, Diana says, BEARS ARE VERY TERRITORIAL.
THEY LIKE TO
GIVE EACH OTHER A LOT OF SPACE.
SO IT'S LIKE
SAYING TO OTHER BEARS,
"HEY, I'M BIGGER THAN YOU.
STAY AWAY."
Francis nods.
Taviss nods and says, OKAY, I HEAR YOU, BEAR.
LET'S KEEP MOVING THEN.
[Gong ringing]
Taviss narrates, IT'S TIME FOR:
A LITTLE KNOWN BUT STILL
TOTALLY TRUE AND AMAZING STORY.
[Inspirational music plays]
A black bear stands in a forest.
Taviss narrates, THIS IS THE STORY
OF THE BLACK BEAR
THAT ISN'T BLACK.
BLACK BEARS ACTUALLY COME IN
A BUNCH OF DIFFERENT COLOURS!
Three black bear cubs explore with their mother.
Taviss narrates, LIKE BROWN, TAN,
CINNAMON AND BLONDE!
BUT EVEN RARER IS THE
CREAM-COLOURED SPIRIT BEAR!
Cream-coloured bears look almost white.
Taviss narrates, THERE ARE LESS THAN 400
OF THESE BEARS
ACROSS THE WORLD,
MAKING THEM EXTRA RARE
AND INCREDIBLY PRECIOUS!
THIS HAS BEEN:
A LITTLE KNOWN
BUT STILL TOTALLY TRUE
AND AMAZING STORY.
In the forest, Francis kneels beside a patch of sand. Taviss walks over with Diana and looks at a paw print in the sand.
Francis says, CHECK THIS OUT.
Taviss says, OOH, IT KIND OF
LOOKS LIKE A HAND.
Diana says, YEAH, IT'S ONE OF THE WAYS
WE KNOW THAT IT'S A BEAR TRACK
BECAUSE YOU SEE
THE FIVE TOES THERE.
AND ALL THE OTHER BIG ANIMALS
IN THE FOREST
ONLY HAVE FOUR TOES.
ACTUALLY, YOU CAN SEE
SOMETHING ELSE IN THERE TOO.
Diana points toward a bush behind the patch of sand.
She says, THAT'S SALAL AND IT'S ONE OF
THE BEAR'S FAVOURITE FOODS.
IT'S ONE OF THE MOST COMMON
BERRIES OUT HERE.
Diana points to berries growing on the bush.
She says, ESPECIALLY DURING
THE SUMMER SEASON,
BERRIES ARE A REALLY
IMPORTANT FOOD FOR BEARS.
Taviss nods.
Francis says, WITH THESE BEAR TRACKS,
THEY CAN TELL US A LOT.
THEY CAN TELL US HOW BIG
THE BEAR MIGHT HAVE BEEN,
HOW MANY MIGHT HAVE BEEN HERE,
WHERE THEY CAME FROM,
MAYBE WHERE THEY WERE GOING.
Taviss says, I THINK IT CAME FROM
THOSE BUSHES
AND IS GOING TO EAT THE BERRIES.
She points from the forest behind her to the berry bush.
Francis says, I THINK YOU'RE RIGHT.
Diana says, AND, YOU KNOW,
SINCE WE SEE FRESH TRACKS,
LOTS OF BEAR FOOD HERE,
THAT MEANS THIS IS
DEFINITELY A BEAR'S HOME,
A GREAT SPOT FOR THEM TO BE,
SO LET'S GIVE THEM
A LITTLE MORE SPACE.
Taviss says, OH, YEAH!
TIME TO GET SINGING.
[Fanfare]
In increasing tones, Taviss sings to herself, LA, LA, LA!
Taviss narrates, SHOULD I BECOME A SINGER?
WAIT, DON'T ANSWER THAT.
Taviss, Diana and Francis leave the patch of sand.
[Gentle music plays]
Elsewhere in the forest, water ripples down a narrow stream.
Taviss says, THIS IS NICE.
She stands by the edge of the stream with Diana and Francis.
Diana nods and says, YEP, BEARS THINK SO TOO.
THIS IS A SALMON-BEARING STREAM
AND SALMON IS ONE OF THE
MOST IMPORTANT SEASONAL FOODS
FOR BEARS.
In the stream, a salmon navigates around rocks in the water.
Diana says, IT'S THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO
FATTEN UP RIGHT BEFORE WINTER.
Francis says, IN THE FALL, TAVISS,
WHEN THE RAINS COME,
THIS STREAM
CAN BE PACKED WITH SALMON.
Diana says, IT'S LIKE
A BEAR'S DREAM COME TRUE.
[Lullaby music plays]
In an animation, a brown bear dreams of salmon.
[Bear softly snoring]
The bear mutters, SALMON-SALMON-SALMON-SALMON.
SALMON.
SALMON.
By the stream, Francis says, BEARS ARE EXPERT
AT CATCHING FISH.
THEY'LL COME DOWN TO THE STREAM,
THEY'LL GRAB FISH
AND BRING THEM UP TO THE
SIDE OF THE STREAM TO EAT THEM.
Diana says, AND THEY DON'T EAT
THE WHOLE THING.
THEY JUST EAT
THEIR FAVOURITE PARTS
AND LEAVE THE REST OF IT BEHIND
FOR EVERYBODY ELSE.
In shallow water, a seagull pecks at a salmon carcass.
Diana says, WHEN THE OTHER ANIMALS
HAVE HAD THEIR FILL,
THE REMAINING CARCASS
WILL THEN DECOMPOSE
AND THE NUTRIENTS
FROM THAT BODY
WILL GO INTO THE NUTRIENT CYCLE
OF THE FOREST
AND FEED EVERYTHING
FROM THE PLANTS TO THE ANIMALS.
Taviss says, MAN, I WISH
I CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE FOREST
BY EATING MY FAVOURITE FOOD!
[Dinging]
Taviss narrates, THEN I COULD EAT ALL THE POUTINE
I'VE EVER DREAMED OF.
Out loud, Diana says, YOU KNOW, THERE'S STILL ANOTHER
SIGN OF BEARS TO LOOK OUT FOR.
WHAT COMES AFTER A BIG LUNCH?
Taviss furrows her brow and purses her lips.
She narrates, I KNOW WHAT'S COMING.
[Descending trumpet notes play]
Taviss narrates, POOP!
Animal poop lies in a patch of grass.
Taviss narrates, I KNEW IT.
Out loud, Diana says, POOP FROM WILD ANIMALS
IS CALLED SCAT.
She kneels on a trail near a beach with Taviss and Francis behind a pile of scat.
Diana continues, WE CAN TELL
THIS IS FROM A BEAR
BECAUSE OF THE SIZE
AND BECAUSE OF WHAT'S IN IT.
Francis says, THIS SCAT COULD TELL US
A LOT ABOUT THE BEAR'S STORY.
In an animation, a pile of scat says, SERIOUSLY, MAN,
YOU WON'T BELIEVE
THE STORY OF THIS BEAR!
[A second pile of scat gasping]
The second pile of scat says, TELL ME MORE!
On the trail, Diana says, YOU DON'T EVER WANT TO GET
TOO CLOSE TO THE SCAT
FROM WILD ANIMALS
BECAUSE IT CAN CONTAIN
DANGEROUS PARASITES.
Diana, Taviss and Francis wear disposable gloves and medical masks under their chins.
Diana says, BUT SINCE YOU'RE WITH US,
LET'S GET A CLOSER LOOK.
LET'S MASK UP.
Taviss pulls her mask over her nose and mouth.
[Dinging]
Taviss narrates, SCAT INVESTIGATOR
AT YOUR SERVICE!
[Upbeat music plays]
Diana, Francis and Taviss poke at the bear scat with sticks.
Taviss says, EW...
Francis asks, WHAT DO YOU SEE
IN THERE, TAVISS?
Taviss says, UH, IS THAT A BERRY?
Berries and berry seeds are scattered throughout the bear scat.
Francis says, I THINK SO.
IT LOOKS LIKE A LOT OF BERRIES.
IT LOOKS LIKE SALAL BERRIES.
THIS LOOKS LIKE FRESH SCAT.
AND I'D GUESS PROBABLY FROM
ABOUT A MEDIUM-SIZED BEAR.
Diana says, AND THAT'S A BIG PART OF WHY
BEARS ARE SO IMPORTANT HERE.
BECAUSE THEY EAT
ALL OF THESE BERRIES,
ROAM THEIR HUGE TERRITORIES
AND, AS THEY POOP,
THEY LEAVE ALL THE SEEDS BEHIND,
HELPING TO SPREAD
THE BERRY BUSHES EVERYWHERE.
Taviss says, SO BEARS AREN'T JUST
BIG AND SCARY,
THEY'RE ACTUALLY
HELPING THE FOREST.
Diana nods and says, YEP, BY EATING AND POOPING.
Taviss and Francis nod.
Taviss says, MODERN DAY HEROES.
[Drumsticks tapping]
[Rock music plays]
Birds fly over waves rolling onto the beach. Text reads, The Fun Factor.
Taviss says, PACIFIC RIM
NATIONAL PARK RESERVE
HAS SOME OF THE BEST BEACHES
IN THE WHOLE COUNTRY!
In the forest, she walks down a path.
Taviss says, WE'RE GOING TO THE BEACH.
She pumps her fist and follows the path to the beach.
[Waves crashing]
Taviss says, NOW, LET ME TAKE OFF MY SHOES.
She takes off her hiking boots.
Taviss says, SURF'S UP!
[Rock music continues]
Taviss runs up to the water.
She cheers, WHOO!
A wave rolls up to Taviss’ feet.
Taviss yells, NO WAY!
WAY TOO COLD, WAY TOO COLD!
She runs away from the water. Elsewhere on the beach, Taviss kneels on the sand.
Taviss says, I THINK IT'S A JELLYFISH,
BUT I'M NOT SURE.
She looks at a clear creature in the sand. A wave rolls toward Taviss and the creature. On her feet, Taviss runs away from the water.
[Taviss laughing]
Taviss picks up rocks on the beach and throws one in the water. She carries long pieces of kelp across the sand and spins one around. The kelp snaps apart, and Taviss looks shocked. She walks back across the beach.
[Waves crashing]
Later, outside the forest, in a parking lot, Taviss walks up to a covered recycling bin with Diana and Francis. She slides her hand under the bin's handle and tries to open the lid.
[Metal clanging]
Taviss slides her hand further under the handle and opens the bin. She drops an aluminum can inside and closes the lid.
[Hinges squeaking]
Taviss asks, WHAT IS UP WITH THIS THING?
Diana says, THESE ARE BEARPROOF BINS.
THEY'RE DESIGNED SO THE BEARS
CAN'T GET AT THE GARBAGE
OR RECYCLING INSIDE.
Taviss asks, WHY WOULD THEY WANT GARBAGE?
Francis says, BEARS ARE OPPORTUNISTS,
SO IF THERE'S EASY THINGS
FOR THEM TO EAT,
EASY CALORIES LIKE GARBAGE
OR HUMAN FOOD,
THEY'LL COME BACK FOR IT
AND IT GETS THEM IN TROUBLE.
Diana nods.
She says, HUMANS LEAVING
THEIR FOOD OR GARBAGE OUT
IS ACTUALLY A REALLY BIG PROBLEM
FOR BEARS.
A sign near the beach reads, Living with wildlife, Your actions could change an animal’s life!
Diana continues, WHEN THEY START TO LOSE
THEIR NATURAL WARINESS
BECAUSE THEY ASSOCIATE US
WITH FOOD,
DANGEROUS SITUATIONS
CAN START TO HAPPEN.
Diana and Francis nod.
Taviss says, SO, REALLY, ONE OF THE
BIGGEST THREATS TO BEARS
ARE HUMANS?
Francis says, THAT'S RIGHT.
UNFORTUNATELY,
THERE'S NOT A LOT
THAT CAN BE DONE FOR BEARS THAT
ARE CONDITIONED TO OUR FOOD.
A billboard with a picture of a wolf with a plastic water bottle in its mouth reads, "Human food kills wildlife."
Francis says, AND THEY OFTEN PAY WITH THEIR LIVES
FOR OUR HUMAN ACTIONS.
Taviss says, SERIOUSLY?
THAT'S SO SAD!
Diana says, IT IS.
ANYTHING THAT MAKES THE BEARS
MORE FAMILIAR WITH HUMANS
CAN PUT THEIR LIVES AT RISK.
[Dinging]
Taviss narrates, WHOA.
THAT HITS HOME.
[Serene music plays]
Waves ripple in the ocean.
Taviss narrates, BEARS AND HUMANS CAN CO-EXIST!
IT'S EASY TO
STAY SAFE IN NATURE
IF YOU LOOK FOR BEAR CLUES
IN YOUR SURROUNDINGS
AND KEEP YOUR DISTANCE.
Sunlight flickers through the forest.
Taviss narrates, THE FOREST NEEDS BEARS!
SO WE CAN DO OUR PART
BY KEEPING THE FOREST
HUMAN FOOD AND GARBAGE-FREE
AND KEEPING BEARS SAFE
IN THE FORESTS THEY CALL HOME.
In the forest, Taviss peaks out from behind a tree.
She says, THE SECRET IS OUT:
BEARS BELONG IN THE FOREST!
[Uplifting music plays]
Text reads, Secrets of The Forest is grateful to work in the traditional territories of many different First Nations. We acknowledge their stewardship of these lands since time immemorial, and our responsibility to ensure it is never forgotten.
End credits. Directed by Melissa Peters. Written by Skye R. Regan. Created by Melissa Peters, Raj Panikkar, Christopher Szarka. Produced by Raj Panikkar, Christopher Szarka. Featuring Taviss Paula Millington Edwards with Diana Lukinuk, Francis Bruhwiler and Jeneva Touchie. Logos: Fifth Ground Entertainment. t.v.o. kids.
A child says, WHEE!
[Child giggling]
t.v.o. kids and Fifth Ground Entertainment Original
[Soft, gentle music plays]
Waves ripple onto a beach. Text reads, T.V.O. Presents.
Host Taviss says, THERE'S A BIG,
HUNGRY ANIMAL
LIVING WITHIN THESE FORESTS!
Sunlight flickers through trees in a forest.
Taviss continues, IT'S NOT AN ANIMAL
THAT YOU'D WANT TO MEET
FACE TO FACE,
BUT IF YOU LOOK CLOSELY,
YOU'LL FIND CLUES
THAT REVEAL THIS ANIMAL
COULD BE NEARBY
AT THIS VERY MOMENT.
DON'T BELIEVE ME?
Taviss walks up a trail in the forest. She wears her curly brown hair in two braids, a puffy yellow vest over a purple long-sleeved sweater, jeans, and brown hiking boots. On the beach, Taviss sits on a large piece of driftwood.
Out loud, Taviss says, LET'S GO!
I'LL SHOW YOU!
Taviss climbs off the driftwood and runs into the forest.
[Magical music plays]
The title appears within an image of a girl looking up at trees through a magnifying glass. The title reads, "Secrets of the Forest."
[Gentle music plays]
Waves ripple in the ocean.
Taivss narrates, OUR ADVENTURE TODAY TAKES PLACE
NON THE TRADITIONAL HOMELANDS
OF UCLUELET FIRST NATION
ON VANCOUVER ISLAND
IN BRITISH COLUMBIA.
In the forest, Taviss looks up at a large tree and walks down a trail.
Taviss narrates, PACIFIC RIM
NATIONAL PARK RESERVE
IS LOCATED IN THE
TRADITIONAL TERRITORIES
OF THE NUU-CHAN-UTH
FIRST NATIONS.
A man and woman wearing green Parks Canada uniforms with beaver icons smile.
Taviss narrates, MEET DIANA AND FRANCIS
FROM PARKS CANADA.
Diana Lukinuk has long blond hair and wears a silver necklace.
Taviss narrates, DIANA IS THE
INTERPRETER GUIDE WITH THE GOODS.
AND FRANCIS IS A LEAD
OF THE HUMAN-WILDLIFE
CO-EXISTENCE PROGRAM.
Francis Bruhwiler wears a Parks Canada toque with his uniform and a pack across his chest with two-way radios.
Taviss narrates, IN THIS INCREDIBLE ECOSYSTEM,
A MASSIVE MAMMAL LOOMS.
A sign on a trail in the park reads, Warning: Bear in Area.
Taviss narrates, THAT'S RIGHT, MY FRIENDS.
WE'RE IN BEAR COUNTRY.
Taviss walks down the trail.
Taviss narrates, I ALWAYS THOUGHT
THAT BEARS LIVED
FAR AWAY FROM HUMANS.
[Twigs snapping]
Taviss looks over her shoulder.
Taviss narrates, THERE'S NO WAY THAT THEY ARE
CLOSE TO US RIGHT NOW, IS THERE?
She looks around and slowly continues down the trail.
[Dramatic boom]
[Taviss gasping sharply]
Taviss turns suddenly and spots Diana and Francis walking toward her.
Taviss says, OH.
OH, IT'S JUST YOU TWO.
[Bell dinging]
Taviss narrates, I WASN'T SCARED.
Out loud, Taviss says, I THOUGHT IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN
A BEAR.
Francis says, WELL, TAVISS, IT DEFINITELY
COULD HAVE BEEN A BEAR.
VANCOUVER ISLAND HAS
THE HIGHEST DENSITY
OF BLACK BEARS IN B.C.
Diana says, SO WHEN WE'RE OUT HERE IN NATURE,
IT'S OUR JOB
TO BE AWARE OF THEM.
WE'RE IN THEIR HOME.
In an animation, a brown bear walks through a forest.
The bear says, KIDS, I'M HOME.
A young bear asks, WERE THE HUMANS OUT AGAIN, MOM?
The brown bear says, OH, YEAH.
EVERYWHERE.
The brown bear rolls its eyes.
On the trail, Francis says, AS HUMANS, WE HAVE
THE RESPONSIBILITY
TO CO-EXIST WITH THEM.
Diana says, AND THERE'S A LOT WE CAN LEARN
FROM THE PEOPLE
THAT HAVE LIVED HERE
FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS.
Taviss nods and says, THAT SOUNDS LIKE
A GOOD PLACE TO START.
She turns around.
Taviss says, OH, I THOUGHT THAT WAS A BEAR.
She points toward a wooden cut-out shaped like a bear with a warning sign.
Francis says, THAT'S KIND OF
THE POINT, TAVISS.
Taviss walks down the trail with Diana and Francis.
[Serene music plays]
Jeneva Touchie, who has long brown hair and glasses, stands beside a totem pole in the forest. She wears her hair in a braid, a yellow long-sleeved shirt, and a cedar hat.
Taviss narrates, JENEVA
IS A LANGUAGE SPECIALIST
FROM UCLUELET FIRST NATION.
HOW LUCKY ARE WE
TO LEARN FROM HER?
Taviss walks up to Jeneva with Diana and Francis. Jeneva smiles and waves.
Jeneva says, [NUU-CHAH-NULTH WORD].
EVERYONE WELCOME.
THIS IS THE
TRADITIONAL TERRITORY
OF [NUU-CHAH-NULTH WORD].
WE HAVE ALWAYS LIVED HERE.
WE'VE ALWAYS TAKEN CARE
OF THE LANDS.
Taviss asks, WHAT DOES THIS TOTEM REPRESENT?
Jeneva says, SO WE CALL TOTEMS
[NUU-CHAH-NULTH WORD].
AT THE TOP THERE YOU'VE GOT
THE [NUU-CHAH-NULTH WORD],
WHICH IS THE THUNDERBIRD.
WE HAVE HERE
THE [NUU-CHAH-NULTH WORD],
WHICH IS THE KILLER WHALE.
AND WE HAVE A [NUU-CHAH-NULTH
WORD] AT THE BASE
EATING A [NUU-CHAH-NULTH WORD],
WHICH IS THE FISH.
[NUU-CHAH-NULTH WORD]
IS OUR WORD FOR BEAR
IN NUU-CHAH-NULTH.
Taviss pats the bear on the totem pole.
She says, HELLO, [NUU-CHAH-NULTH WORD].
Jeneva says, OUR [NUU-CHAH-NULTH WORD] HERE,
UH, ACCORDING TO OUR ELDER,
REPRESENTS FRIENDSHIP.
AND OUR BEARS
ARE REALLY GREAT COMMUNICATORS
WITH THE LANDS, WITH THE OCEAN,
WITH US AS HUMANS.
THIS IS THEIR TERRITORY,
UM, AND WE WANT TO RESPECT
THEIR WAY OF LIFE.
Taviss asks, DOES IT REPRESENT FRIENDSHIP
BECAUSE IT WAS FRIENDS
WITH ALL THE ANIMALS?
Jeneva says, YES, I'D SAY
IT REPRESENTS FRIENDSHIP
'CAUSE IT'S FRIENDS
WITH EVERYONE.
YEAH.
[Jeneva chuckling]
Taviss asks, JENEVA, HOW DO YOU SAY
THANK YOU IN NUU-CHAH-NUTH?
Jeneva says, SO, WE'LL BREAK IT DOWN
INTO TWO PARTS.
WE'LL DO THE FIRST PART:
WE'RE GOING TO SAY K'EE.
Taviss says, KUH-AY.
Jeneva says, KOO.
Taviss says, KOH.
Jeneva says, NOW LET'S PUT IT TOGETHER:
K'EEKOO.
Taviss says, K'EEKOO.
Jeeva says, YEAH, THAT'S HOW WE SAY THANK YOU
IN NUU-CHAH-NULTH.
Taviss says, WELL, K'EEKOO, JENEVA.
Jeneva says, [NUU-CHAH-NULTH WORD].
Taviss narrates, UP INTO THE FOREST
WE GO!
[Gentle music plays]
Sunlight shines through the forest.
Taviss narrates, WE'RE ON THE HUNT
FOR SIGNS OF BEARS,
NOT THE BEARS THEMSELVES.
A sign reads, Warning, Caution: Dangerous wildlife protecting young.
Taviss narrates, I'M NOT PLAYING
GOLDILOCKS TODAY!
Taviss walks down a dirt trail in the forest between Diana and Francis.
Francis says, TAVISS, YOU'RE DOING
ONE OF THE PRIMARY
BEAR SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS:
STAYING CLOSE TO ADULTS.
Diana says, ANOTHER THING YOU CAN DO
IS MAKE NOISE PERIODICALLY.
LETS THE BEARS KNOW
YOU'RE AROUND
AND REDUCES THE CHANCE
OF A SURPRISE ENCOUNTER.
[Dinging]
Taviss narrates, MAKE NOISE?!
DON'T MIND IF I DO!
Out loud, Taviss sings, HEY, MR. BEAR!
WE'RE IN THE FOREST!
[Diana laughing]
Diana says, I THINK WE HAVE A HIT!
Elsewhere in the forest, Taviss looks at a tree.
Diana says, HEY, CHECK IT OUT.
HERE'S OUR FIRST SIGN
THAT BEARS ARE AROUND.
Taviss asks, THE OLD RIPPY BARKY TREE?
Francis says, YEAH, TAVISS, IF YOU
LOOK CLOSELY, YOU CAN SEE SOME
BEAR CLAWS HERE
CAUSED BY REALLY SHARP CLAWS,
SOME TEETH MARKS.
Francis pretends to scrape the tree with his fingers curled like claws.
Francis says, IN FACT, WE HAVE
A WILDLIFE CAMERA BEHIND US
AND WHEN WE CHECK ON THE PHOTOS,
WE GET A LOT OF IMAGES
OF BEARS RUBBING UP ON THIS TREE
AND SCRATCHING IT.
Pictures from a Parks Canada Trail Camera show a black bear scratching its back against a tree. In an animation, a brown bear scratches its back against a tree.
The bear says, OOH, THAT'S THE SPOT.
[Bear sighing]
[Tree giggling]
The tree says, THAT TICKLES.
[Tree giggling]
In the forest, Diana says, BEARS ARE VERY TERRITORIAL.
THEY LIKE TO
GIVE EACH OTHER A LOT OF SPACE.
SO IT'S LIKE
SAYING TO OTHER BEARS,
"HEY, I'M BIGGER THAN YOU.
STAY AWAY."
Francis nods.
Taviss nods and says, OKAY, I HEAR YOU, BEAR.
LET'S KEEP MOVING THEN.
[Gong ringing]
Taviss narrates, IT'S TIME FOR:
A LITTLE KNOWN BUT STILL
TOTALLY TRUE AND AMAZING STORY.
[Inspirational music plays]
A black bear stands in a forest.
Taviss narrates, THIS IS THE STORY
OF THE BLACK BEAR
THAT ISN'T BLACK.
BLACK BEARS ACTUALLY COME IN
A BUNCH OF DIFFERENT COLOURS!
Three black bear cubs explore with their mother.
Taviss narrates, LIKE BROWN, TAN,
CINNAMON AND BLONDE!
BUT EVEN RARER IS THE
CREAM-COLOURED SPIRIT BEAR!
Cream-coloured bears look almost white.
Taviss narrates, THERE ARE LESS THAN 400
OF THESE BEARS
ACROSS THE WORLD,
MAKING THEM EXTRA RARE
AND INCREDIBLY PRECIOUS!
THIS HAS BEEN:
A LITTLE KNOWN
BUT STILL TOTALLY TRUE
AND AMAZING STORY.
In the forest, Francis kneels beside a patch of sand. Taviss walks over with Diana and looks at a paw print in the sand.
Francis says, CHECK THIS OUT.
Taviss says, OOH, IT KIND OF
LOOKS LIKE A HAND.
Diana says, YEAH, IT'S ONE OF THE WAYS
WE KNOW THAT IT'S A BEAR TRACK
BECAUSE YOU SEE
THE FIVE TOES THERE.
AND ALL THE OTHER BIG ANIMALS
IN THE FOREST
ONLY HAVE FOUR TOES.
ACTUALLY, YOU CAN SEE
SOMETHING ELSE IN THERE TOO.
Diana points toward a bush behind the patch of sand.
She says, THAT'S SALAL AND IT'S ONE OF
THE BEAR'S FAVOURITE FOODS.
IT'S ONE OF THE MOST COMMON
BERRIES OUT HERE.
Diana points to berries growing on the bush.
She says, ESPECIALLY DURING
THE SUMMER SEASON,
BERRIES ARE A REALLY
IMPORTANT FOOD FOR BEARS.
Taviss nods.
Francis says, WITH THESE BEAR TRACKS,
THEY CAN TELL US A LOT.
THEY CAN TELL US HOW BIG
THE BEAR MIGHT HAVE BEEN,
HOW MANY MIGHT HAVE BEEN HERE,
WHERE THEY CAME FROM,
MAYBE WHERE THEY WERE GOING.
Taviss says, I THINK IT CAME FROM
THOSE BUSHES
AND IS GOING TO EAT THE BERRIES.
She points from the forest behind her to the berry bush.
Francis says, I THINK YOU'RE RIGHT.
Diana says, AND, YOU KNOW,
SINCE WE SEE FRESH TRACKS,
LOTS OF BEAR FOOD HERE,
THAT MEANS THIS IS
DEFINITELY A BEAR'S HOME,
A GREAT SPOT FOR THEM TO BE,
SO LET'S GIVE THEM
A LITTLE MORE SPACE.
Taviss says, OH, YEAH!
TIME TO GET SINGING.
[Fanfare]
In increasing tones, Taviss sings to herself, LA, LA, LA!
Taviss narrates, SHOULD I BECOME A SINGER?
WAIT, DON'T ANSWER THAT.
Taviss, Diana and Francis leave the patch of sand.
[Gentle music plays]
Elsewhere in the forest, water ripples down a narrow stream.
Taviss says, THIS IS NICE.
She stands by the edge of the stream with Diana and Francis.
Diana nods and says, YEP, BEARS THINK SO TOO.
THIS IS A SALMON-BEARING STREAM
AND SALMON IS ONE OF THE
MOST IMPORTANT SEASONAL FOODS
FOR BEARS.
In the stream, a salmon navigates around rocks in the water.
Diana says, IT'S THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO
FATTEN UP RIGHT BEFORE WINTER.
Francis says, IN THE FALL, TAVISS,
WHEN THE RAINS COME,
THIS STREAM
CAN BE PACKED WITH SALMON.
Diana says, IT'S LIKE
A BEAR'S DREAM COME TRUE.
[Lullaby music plays]
In an animation, a brown bear dreams of salmon.
[Bear softly snoring]
The bear mutters, SALMON-SALMON-SALMON-SALMON.
SALMON.
SALMON.
By the stream, Francis says, BEARS ARE EXPERT
AT CATCHING FISH.
THEY'LL COME DOWN TO THE STREAM,
THEY'LL GRAB FISH
AND BRING THEM UP TO THE
SIDE OF THE STREAM TO EAT THEM.
Diana says, AND THEY DON'T EAT
THE WHOLE THING.
THEY JUST EAT
THEIR FAVOURITE PARTS
AND LEAVE THE REST OF IT BEHIND
FOR EVERYBODY ELSE.
In shallow water, a seagull pecks at a salmon carcass.
Diana says, WHEN THE OTHER ANIMALS
HAVE HAD THEIR FILL,
THE REMAINING CARCASS
WILL THEN DECOMPOSE
AND THE NUTRIENTS
FROM THAT BODY
WILL GO INTO THE NUTRIENT CYCLE
OF THE FOREST
AND FEED EVERYTHING
FROM THE PLANTS TO THE ANIMALS.
Taviss says, MAN, I WISH
I CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE FOREST
BY EATING MY FAVOURITE FOOD!
[Dinging]
Taviss narrates, THEN I COULD EAT ALL THE POUTINE
I'VE EVER DREAMED OF.
Out loud, Diana says, YOU KNOW, THERE'S STILL ANOTHER
SIGN OF BEARS TO LOOK OUT FOR.
WHAT COMES AFTER A BIG LUNCH?
Taviss furrows her brow and purses her lips.
She narrates, I KNOW WHAT'S COMING.
[Descending trumpet notes play]
Taviss narrates, POOP!
Animal poop lies in a patch of grass.
Taviss narrates, I KNEW IT.
Out loud, Diana says, POOP FROM WILD ANIMALS
IS CALLED SCAT.
She kneels on a trail near a beach with Taviss and Francis behind a pile of scat.
Diana continues, WE CAN TELL
THIS IS FROM A BEAR
BECAUSE OF THE SIZE
AND BECAUSE OF WHAT'S IN IT.
Francis says, THIS SCAT COULD TELL US
A LOT ABOUT THE BEAR'S STORY.
In an animation, a pile of scat says, SERIOUSLY, MAN,
YOU WON'T BELIEVE
THE STORY OF THIS BEAR!
[A second pile of scat gasping]
The second pile of scat says, TELL ME MORE!
On the trail, Diana says, YOU DON'T EVER WANT TO GET
TOO CLOSE TO THE SCAT
FROM WILD ANIMALS
BECAUSE IT CAN CONTAIN
DANGEROUS PARASITES.
Diana, Taviss and Francis wear disposable gloves and medical masks under their chins.
Diana says, BUT SINCE YOU'RE WITH US,
LET'S GET A CLOSER LOOK.
LET'S MASK UP.
Taviss pulls her mask over her nose and mouth.
[Dinging]
Taviss narrates, SCAT INVESTIGATOR
AT YOUR SERVICE!
[Upbeat music plays]
Diana, Francis and Taviss poke at the bear scat with sticks.
Taviss says, EW...
Francis asks, WHAT DO YOU SEE
IN THERE, TAVISS?
Taviss says, UH, IS THAT A BERRY?
Berries and berry seeds are scattered throughout the bear scat.
Francis says, I THINK SO.
IT LOOKS LIKE A LOT OF BERRIES.
IT LOOKS LIKE SALAL BERRIES.
THIS LOOKS LIKE FRESH SCAT.
AND I'D GUESS PROBABLY FROM
ABOUT A MEDIUM-SIZED BEAR.
Diana says, AND THAT'S A BIG PART OF WHY
BEARS ARE SO IMPORTANT HERE.
BECAUSE THEY EAT
ALL OF THESE BERRIES,
ROAM THEIR HUGE TERRITORIES
AND, AS THEY POOP,
THEY LEAVE ALL THE SEEDS BEHIND,
HELPING TO SPREAD
THE BERRY BUSHES EVERYWHERE.
Taviss says, SO BEARS AREN'T JUST
BIG AND SCARY,
THEY'RE ACTUALLY
HELPING THE FOREST.
Diana nods and says, YEP, BY EATING AND POOPING.
Taviss and Francis nod.
Taviss says, MODERN DAY HEROES.
[Drumsticks tapping]
[Rock music plays]
Birds fly over waves rolling onto the beach. Text reads, The Fun Factor.
Taviss says, PACIFIC RIM
NATIONAL PARK RESERVE
HAS SOME OF THE BEST BEACHES
IN THE WHOLE COUNTRY!
In the forest, she walks down a path.
Taviss says, WE'RE GOING TO THE BEACH.
She pumps her fist and follows the path to the beach.
[Waves crashing]
Taviss says, NOW, LET ME TAKE OFF MY SHOES.
She takes off her hiking boots.
Taviss says, SURF'S UP!
[Rock music continues]
Taviss runs up to the water.
She cheers, WHOO!
A wave rolls up to Taviss’ feet.
Taviss yells, NO WAY!
WAY TOO COLD, WAY TOO COLD!
She runs away from the water. Elsewhere on the beach, Taviss kneels on the sand.
Taviss says, I THINK IT'S A JELLYFISH,
BUT I'M NOT SURE.
She looks at a clear creature in the sand. A wave rolls toward Taviss and the creature. On her feet, Taviss runs away from the water.
[Taviss laughing]
Taviss picks up rocks on the beach and throws one in the water. She carries long pieces of kelp across the sand and spins one around. The kelp snaps apart, and Taviss looks shocked. She walks back across the beach.
[Waves crashing]
Later, outside the forest, in a parking lot, Taviss walks up to a covered recycling bin with Diana and Francis. She slides her hand under the bin's handle and tries to open the lid.
[Metal clanging]
Taviss slides her hand further under the handle and opens the bin. She drops an aluminum can inside and closes the lid.
[Hinges squeaking]
Taviss asks, WHAT IS UP WITH THIS THING?
Diana says, THESE ARE BEARPROOF BINS.
THEY'RE DESIGNED SO THE BEARS
CAN'T GET AT THE GARBAGE
OR RECYCLING INSIDE.
Taviss asks, WHY WOULD THEY WANT GARBAGE?
Francis says, BEARS ARE OPPORTUNISTS,
SO IF THERE'S EASY THINGS
FOR THEM TO EAT,
EASY CALORIES LIKE GARBAGE
OR HUMAN FOOD,
THEY'LL COME BACK FOR IT
AND IT GETS THEM IN TROUBLE.
Diana nods.
She says, HUMANS LEAVING
THEIR FOOD OR GARBAGE OUT
IS ACTUALLY A REALLY BIG PROBLEM
FOR BEARS.
A sign near the beach reads, Living with wildlife, Your actions could change an animal’s life!
Diana continues, WHEN THEY START TO LOSE
THEIR NATURAL WARINESS
BECAUSE THEY ASSOCIATE US
WITH FOOD,
DANGEROUS SITUATIONS
CAN START TO HAPPEN.
Diana and Francis nod.
Taviss says, SO, REALLY, ONE OF THE
BIGGEST THREATS TO BEARS
ARE HUMANS?
Francis says, THAT'S RIGHT.
UNFORTUNATELY,
THERE'S NOT A LOT
THAT CAN BE DONE FOR BEARS THAT
ARE CONDITIONED TO OUR FOOD.
A billboard with a picture of a wolf with a plastic water bottle in its mouth reads, "Human food kills wildlife."
Francis says, AND THEY OFTEN PAY WITH THEIR LIVES
FOR OUR HUMAN ACTIONS.
Taviss says, SERIOUSLY?
THAT'S SO SAD!
Diana says, IT IS.
ANYTHING THAT MAKES THE BEARS
MORE FAMILIAR WITH HUMANS
CAN PUT THEIR LIVES AT RISK.
[Dinging]
Taviss narrates, WHOA.
THAT HITS HOME.
[Serene music plays]
Waves ripple in the ocean.
Taviss narrates, BEARS AND HUMANS CAN CO-EXIST!
IT'S EASY TO
STAY SAFE IN NATURE
IF YOU LOOK FOR BEAR CLUES
IN YOUR SURROUNDINGS
AND KEEP YOUR DISTANCE.
Sunlight flickers through the forest.
Taviss narrates, THE FOREST NEEDS BEARS!
SO WE CAN DO OUR PART
BY KEEPING THE FOREST
HUMAN FOOD AND GARBAGE-FREE
AND KEEPING BEARS SAFE
IN THE FORESTS THEY CALL HOME.
In the forest, Taviss peaks out from behind a tree.
She says, THE SECRET IS OUT:
BEARS BELONG IN THE FOREST!
[Uplifting music plays]
Text reads, Secrets of The Forest is grateful to work in the traditional territories of many different First Nations. We acknowledge their stewardship of these lands since time immemorial, and our responsibility to ensure it is never forgotten.
End credits. Directed by Melissa Peters. Written by Skye R. Regan. Created by Melissa Peters, Raj Panikkar, Christopher Szarka. Produced by Raj Panikkar, Christopher Szarka. Featuring Taviss Paula Millington Edwards with Diana Lukinuk, Francis Bruhwiler and Jeneva Touchie. Logos: Fifth Ground Entertainment. t.v.o. kids.
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