Getting up close to wildlife puts animals at risk
A picture or close encounter is never worth the risk that is put on wildlife.
April 17, 2024
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Problems with raccoons? Avoid these common mistakes.
Tips on preventing issues and keeping raccoons out of your home.
April 15, 2024
VICTORY: Fighting Ag-Gag in Ontario with Camille Labchuk
Camille Labchuk joins the podcast to share the impact of a recent victory over ag-gag laws in Ontario, and what impact it has for animals and the future.
April 15, 2024
Petition tabled in PEI: thousands call for end to trapping
A citizen-led effort to prohibit commerical trapping and snaring in Prince Edward Island continues to grow and gain momentum.
April 12, 2024
Welcome to new board members
Celeste Morales and Carlene Field were elected to The Fur-Bearers’ volunteer board of directors at an SGM.
April 11, 2024
4 reasons to love rascally raccoons
These ecologically important animals are curious, playful, and help grow nature!
April 8, 2024
Paper: Uncertain effects to wildlife from collaring and tracking devices
Frontiers paper outlines the need for more research, greater consideration to animal health
April 8, 2024
Spring Wildflower Seed Card Giveaway!
Sign up for your chance to win a FREE wildflower seed card that benefits pollinators!
April 4, 2024
UBC student project examines wildlife feeding
Collaboration between The Fur-Bearers and UBC students looked at attitudes and impacts of wildlife feeding.
April 3, 2024
Spring cleaning can save lives of wildlife
Attractants like unsecured garbage, outdoor pet food, bird feeders draw animals like bears into yards and busy urban areas.
April 1, 2024
Trapping bycatch: Barred owl killed by Conibear trap
An owl killed by a trap in British Columbia’s interior highlights the dangers that indiscrimate traps pose to wild and domestic animals.
March 28, 2024
We’re hiring: Development Manager
The Fur-Bearers are hiring a contract Development Manager to help us protect fur-bearing animals through conservation, advocacy, research and education!
March 26, 2024
Scholarship awarded to support coexistence with beavers
The Fur-Bearers is pleased to award our Beaver Institute Scholarship for 2024.
March 26, 2024
Impact: Targeted education will improve animals lives
Wildlife feeding, rabbits as pets featured in spring digital marketing campaigns by The Fur-Bearers.
March 25, 2024
Three ways releasing rabbits leads to long-term harms
Bunnies bought as gifts aren’t native to Canada and their release puts them, and others, at risk
March 25, 2024
Depaving Hamilton with Green Venture
Naturalized gardens are appearing along the concrete-leaden urban streets in Hamilton. Learn more about Green Venture on this week’s episode.
March 25, 2024
My dog was sprayed by a skunk. Now what?
Need solutions to dealing with the smell or knowing when to seek veterinary care?
March 22, 2024
Don’t Trap & Relocate Wildlife
Trapping and relocating wild animals from your property can cause injury or death.
March 21, 2024
Humane Canada’s Summit for Animals
To share more about what this year’s conference will include, Defender Radio was joined by Humane Canada’s Natalia Hanson.
March 18, 2024
Coyotes in Spring: Do you need an escort?
There are many common misconceptions about coyotes – learn all about coexistence and what to do if you encounter a coyote.
March 15, 2024
Compassion fatigue tips for people who love animals
It’s necessary to have healthy ways to seek comfort and a path forward during times of compassion fatigue, writes Celeste Morales.
March 12, 2024
5 reasons not to give rabbits as Easter gifts (and what to do instead!)
Find out why rabbits don’t make good Easter gifts, and what you can do instead to support rabbits in your area.
March 12, 2024
How raccoons, skunks, and opossums help gardeners
Commonly trapped and labelled ‘nuisance’ animals, these species play a vital role in controlling insect and rodent populations locally
March 11, 2024
The Art of Simone Diamond
Hear from Coast Salish artist Simone Diamond about the cultural significance of art for her family, the impacts of colonization, and how we can all find creative inspiration around us!
March 11, 2024
