BC Wolf Cull: Government contractors are killing wolf pups
New documents obtained by The Fur-Bearers reveal that government contractors are killing wolf pups in British Columbia’s wolf cull.
Five places to find sustainable winter fashion
Are you on a quest for ethical winter clothing staples? The Fur-Bearers are here to help with these five options!
Wolf-themed activities and colouring pages!
The Fur-Bearers put together a simple, download-and-print PDF with colouring pages, a word search, and a maze – all with fascinating facts about wolves!
Where will Canadian wildlife be this winter?
Hibernating, torpor, brumation, or not? Find out about your local wildlife in this article by volunteer Meg Deak!
Educational tools available to help communities coexist with coyotes
The Fur-Bearers remind residents that feeding changes the behaviour of wildlife and is often a pre-cursor to negative encounters leading to coyotes’ deaths.
Eye on Wildlife: Profiling @backyardwildlifeblinks
The Fur-Bearers connects with Emily Havermann, the wildlife lover behind @backyardwildlifeblinks on instagram!
ACTION ALERT: Pets injured, killed by traps across Canada
Incidents of companion animals injured and killed crop up in PEI, Manitoba, and Alberta as trapping season opens.
The dangers of snap and glue traps
Commonly sold in grocery or hardware stores, these inexpensive traps can cause significant suffering for wildlife and pets.
Q&A with ‘Real Fur’ Director Taimoor Choudhry
New documentary shines a light on the dark cages of the fur industry in Canada.
How do wildflowers support wildlife?
Planting wildflowers is one of the best ways you can help local wildlife without feeding.
British Columbia claims its wolf cull is humane: is it?
The Government of British Columbia hires contractors to shoot wolves from helicopters. Should the public trust the government when it says this is humane?
A special offer for you and the animals
Get a unique gift or art from Westcoast Artist Sarah Hammond and help Canadian wildlife at the same time with this limited offer!
Announcing our 2022 Scholarship Award Recipients
The Fur-Bearers is pleased to announce the recipients for the The Fur-Bearers Arts & Science Scholarship for 2022.
Most British Columbians support mink fur farm closures
Polling by BC SPCA shows vast support, one year after closures announced due to public health concerns.
3 Ways DST Ending Impacts Animals
You’ll love the extra hour of sleep. Your furry companions and local wildlife may be less enthused.
Bill introduced to protect bear dens in British Columbia
An amendment to the Wildlife Act has been proposed that would protect bear dens across British Columbia.
Are there animals in your perfume?
Wild Coast Perfume explains what animal products are used in perfume and cologne – and how to avoid them.
British Columbia permanently bans certain rodenticides
Province announces permanent restrictions for the sale and use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs)
Why Coexisting With Raccoons Matters
Raccoons play an important role in our ecosystems, and it is important that we learn to appreciate our wild neighbours and coexist with them, writes volunteer Ashley Sim Yun U!
How I Stopped Squirrels From Stealing Spuds
A simple system that starts with understanding squirrels and ends with coexistence.
Upcoming Vancouver Event: Real Fur Documentary Screening, Q & A
Don’t miss the screening of documentary Real Fur in Vancouver! Join director Taimoor Choudhry and The Fur-Bearer’s Lesley Fox for an exclusive Q & A.
BC Wolf Cull: New documents suggest BC using ‘Judas Wolves’
The Fur-Bearers has obtained new documents that reveal how wolves are being killed by government contractors in BC’s remote wilderness.
Five tips to keep your family safe during trapping season
The Fur-Bearers continues to push for common-sense updates to trapping regulations, but in the meantime, these tips may prevent tragedy.
Green Infrastructure with Dr. Anna Zakrisson
Dr. Anna Zakrisson, a green infrastructure researcher joins the podcast to discuss what green roofs and green infrastructure can do for our cities.
