Thread by @richardzussman

I know you guys feel like you are cheating on @j_mcelroy. But he will get over it.
Let's do a bracket to determine the most iconic BC creature. #bcpoli

Beginning with land animals.
The Kermode Bear vs. the North American Beaver.
One is the star of an Imax film voiced by Ryan Reynolds and is also known as the spirit bear.
The other is on the nickel.

Moose vs. Bison
There are about 170,000 Moose in B.C. and over 70% live in Northern BC.
Both races of bison are found in BC, mainly in the northeast.

Roosevelt Elk vs. Raccoon
A regal and secretive animal, the Roosevelt Elk are the only animal species in this bracket named after a US President.
I cannot stand raccoons. They scare me.

Bighorn Sheep vs. Caribou
Guess what. The Bighorn sheep got it's name because it has big horns.
For thousands of years Caribou have roamed what is now British Columbia.

Grizzly Bear vs. Black Bear
One is named after the Memphis basketball team.
The other is one of the most widely distributed mammals in BC.

Wolf vs. Wild Horses
There are a few species of wolves in BC including the British Columbia Wolf.
There are between 800 and 100 wild horses in the province.

Vancouver Island Marmot vs. Mountain Sheep
The Vancouver Island Marmot is bigger than most marmots. And Marty, the Victoria Royals mascot, is the biggest marmot.
There are about 14,000 goats in B.C.

Cougar vs. squirrel
Cougars are found across B.C. and if you see one, stay calm.
Squirrels are found across B.C. and you don't need to be as calm around them.

Water based species will be next. In about 30 minutes. #bcpoli