



Living With Wildlife
Living With Wildlife
Dozens of species of fur-bearing animals have learned to live with us in urban areas. We can learn to live with them!
Trapping and Fur Farming
Trapping and Fur Farming
Every year animals are killed for the commercial fur trade in Canada. Take action today!
Outreach & Education
Outreach & Education
Arts & science scholarships, classroom presentations, event listings and humane education resources! Find it in our Outreach & Education campaign.
Latest Blog Posts

Baby wildlife season: when “helping” may hurt
Taking pause before ‘rescuing’ baby animals can improve outcomes for wildlife and help reduce the impact on rehabilitation centres.

Donate to our 2025 Fall Silent Auction and support wildlife!
The Fur-Bearers’ 2025 online fall silent auction is approaching – help us support Canadian wildlife by donating today.

Fleeing the flames: how wildfire impacts wildlife
From mortality to loss of habitat, forest fires bring negative consequences for wild animals. Read about how you can help animals during wildfires.
Defender Radio

The Canmore cougar tragedy featuring John E. Marriott
Award-winning wildlife photographer joins the podcast to share the harrowing account of a cougar he’d tracked for four years being killed – and her two kittens orphaned.

A Dam Good Conversation: Ben Goldfarb on Beavers, Wetlands, and Rewilding the World
Environmental journalist and author of Eager, Ben Goldfarb joins Defender Radio as part of our beaver celebrations.

Canada’s Most Distinct Species featuring Emma Kominek
A study revealing which species are most evolutionarily distinct in Canada can lead to better conservation efforts, researcher explains.