Mr. Speaker, I understand the practice is considered acceptable and it is the only viable way of studying polar bears. They are certainly not like sheep. We cannot just walk up to them and pat them on the back and throw a collar around. All large mammals, that could inflict some damage to humans, are approached only after being drugged. There is a very rigorous procedure for this practice to be done and it is done world-wide, as far as I know. There is, at this time, no other viable way of doing the studies. Thank you.