Where does the fox den?
How understanding ideal denning sites in urban environments can help mitigate human-fox conflict.
April 22, 2025
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Fluffles of love: what it means to foster rabbits
Raising rabbits as a foster parent is rewarding! Learn more about this important work from a successful bunny foster parent.
April 15, 2025
What does it really mean to coexist with wildlife?
“Coexistence isn’t about inviting wildlife into our lives — it’s about realizing they never left. They’ve been quietly adapting to us. We just need to be smart and compassionate enough to adapt back.”
April 15, 2025
Canada Goose injured by leg-hold trap in Ontario
A Canada Goose is looking at a long road to recovery after being injured by a leg-hold trap in the Kingsville, Ontario area.
April 15, 2025
Rabbit resolution hops forward at AVICC convention
Province needs to take leadership role in addressing the root causes of feral rabbit issues, say The Fur-Bearers and resolution author Saanich Councillor Teale Phelps Bondaroff.
April 14, 2025
A Cottontail Crossword
Celebrate all things rabbit with us this week in a new, medium-difficulty crossword puzzle focused on native lagomorphs.
April 14, 2025
The Mink VIRUS Act featuring Devan Schowe
A new piece of legislation in the United States could lead to the end of mink fur farming. Find out more on this week’s podcast episode.
April 14, 2025
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.
April 14, 2025
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
April 13, 2025
Protecting Burnaby’s Raccoons With Targeted Education
A digital marketing campaign by The Fur-Bearers helped educate Burnaby residents on the consequences of feeding raccoons.
April 10, 2025
WANTED: Okanagan land owners with beavers
Beaver Corps trainee looking for a site to build pond leveller or exclusion fencing to protect road culverts in British Columbia.
April 8, 2025
Federal Election: Taking animal advocacy to the next level
Canada’s upcoming election is a chance to talk to candidates about ending fur farming nationally. Here’s how.
April 8, 2025
The Outdoor Cat Conundrum: How Catios Help Biodiversity
Stats show a sizable impact on wildlife from outdoor cats – catios are the perfect solution that provides natural stimulation while protect biodiversity.
April 7, 2025
Increasing human tolerance for urban wildlife helps conservation efforts
Researchers surveyed over 1000 Atlanta, Georgia residents to gain a better understanding of tolerance for urban wildlife, informing conservation efforts.
April 7, 2025
REWARD: Osoyoos coyote missing a paw, victim of trapping
The Fur-Bearers is offering $1,000 for the identification and conviction of the person(s) responsible, should violations be determined.
April 7, 2025
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.
April 7, 2025
Spring cleaning the coexistence way
Quickly removing or changing landscape elements in spring can lead to disruptions to wildlife, pollinators, and more.
March 31, 2025
Planting for Beavers: Trees, shrubs and perennial choices
Beavers prefer certain types of plants for consuming and adding to their dams or lodges. Making the right selection can protect – or provide resources – from beavers.
March 27, 2025
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.
March 25, 2025
The Mink VIRUS Act: A Push to Ban Mink Farming in the United States
This bill would prohibit mink farming in the United States to protect public health and address risks associated with the spread of zoonotic diseases.
March 24, 2025
Celebrating the Beavers 50th Anniversary as Canada’s Symbol
The Fur-Bearers can’t wait to share with you games, puzzles, facts, videos, and other content that looks at the impact beavers have had on Canada’s landscape in the past, present and future.
March 24, 2025
Best of Beaver Videos
Celebrate beavers becoming Canada’s symbol with some of the best beaver videos the internet has to offer.
March 24, 2025
Beaver Log Rider Game
Take a break and help our 8-bit beaver avoid obstacles, pick up food, and get the high score in our educational beaver game!
March 24, 2025
Fascinating Facts About Beavers: Nature’s Engineers
As the second-largest rodent in the world, beavers play a crucial role in shaping ecosystems, creating habitats, and even combating climate change.
March 24, 2025
