International Wolf Day: Celebrating Canada’s Wolves
This International Wolf Day, learn all about what The Fur-Bearers is doing to protect wolves in Canada, and what you can do to help.
August 12, 2024
Blog
The Ursa Project with Katie Graves
Learn how a community group in Nelson, BC, is making an impact for local black bears!
August 12, 2024
Wolf murals will challenge status quo
WeHowl and Drift Mural Co. collaborating on Vancouver Mural Festival project, with support from The Fur-Bearers.
August 8, 2024
Traps, drink lids and jars injuring BC skunks
UPSETTING IMAGES: Critter Care Wildlife Society reports numerous human-caused injuries to skunks.
August 7, 2024
ACTION ALERT: Poll shows wide support for ending fur farming in B.C.
New public opinion survey shows widespread public support for a ban on fur farming in British Columbia.
August 6, 2024
Sanctuary trails may be closed due to feeding
Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington, Ontario, shares long-term impacts of visitors feeding birds and wildlife
August 6, 2024
Summer Wild & Free Activity Book Giveaway!
Receive a free digital copy of our Wild & Free Activity Book by entering our giveaway!
August 1, 2024
Donations needed for fall silent auction!
The Fur-Bearers is looking for donations for our November online silent auction benefiting Canadian wildlife. Can you help?
July 29, 2024
Five ways to use backyard fruit before local wildlife does
Fruit trees ripening? Here’s how to use your produce before black bears and other animals begin harvesting.
July 29, 2024
2024 Annual General Meeting results
Meet the 2024 Board of Directors, read the annual general report, and get quick links to items of interest!
July 25, 2024
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.
July 23, 2024
TIL: How long do black bears live?
This and other commonly asked questions about black bears revealed!
July 22, 2024
Signs of Life with Sarah Cox
Author and environmental journalist Sarah Cox shares the story of her new book, the people she met along the way, and what impacts we can all make.
July 22, 2024
Finding solutions in BC’s deadliest community for black bears
Local group outlines current initiatives to reduce deaths of black bears in Prince George, British Columbia.
July 18, 2024
Why bird feeders attract bears
Supporting birds is important, but directly feeding seed attracts black bears and other wildlife, which puts them at risk.
July 17, 2024
Bear Coexistence Door Hangers Available
Educate your community by distributing a small number of bear door hangers to improve outcomes for wildlife!
July 17, 2024
BC’s Top Ten Deadliest Communities for Black Bears
British Columbia’s Top Ten Deadliest Communities for black bears were identified by the BC COS – but the government agency wouldn’t release the location of over 50% of the black bears they killed.
July 16, 2024
Why access to community-level black bear data is so important
The Fur-Bearers is calling on the British Columbia Conservation Officer Service to proactively publish key data to help protect black bears.
July 16, 2024
Study: Popularity of roadside bear viewing impacts bears and humans
Dr. Valli Fraser-Celin explores paper from Frontiers in Conservation Science on how to manage people – and bears – around roadsides in Kananaskis, Alberta.
July 16, 2024
Join our BC black bear webinar!
Join our free webinar to learn more about the issues BC black bears face, solutions that are available, and how you can help protect them.
July 12, 2024
How to help animals during extreme heat
Tips for wildlife lovers and homes with companion animals to stay cool when summer gets too hot
July 10, 2024
Tales of the Urban Wild with Dr. Tiffany Yap and Meital Smith
C-8 is a young puma in search of home and safety in the graphic novel by Dr. Tiffany Yap and Meital Smith.
July 8, 2024
Two new BC communities become “bear smart”
Achievement is noteworthy, but requires ongoing efforts to educate on and enforce policies
July 2, 2024
Bears in our Backyards with Paul Johnson
Journalist and documentarian Paul Johnson shares insights into why black bears in BC are facing such pressure, and how we can help.
July 1, 2024
