Beyond Shark Week
Dr. Dean Grubbs, co-author of the new book Shark Biology and Conservation, joins Defender Radio to discuss the book, his own experiences with sharks and debunk one or two fears.
August 20, 2020
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Back-to-school day is a big change for your local wildlife, too
Three things you can do to make the transition easier for animals and teach your community about wildlife!
August 19, 2020
Coronavirus confirmed on Utah mink farms
More than one million mink culled in Europe after virus rips through farms.
August 17, 2020
Manitoba hiker caught in trap says he didn’t see the warning until it was too late
Similar incident inspired long-time director George Clements to get involved with The Fur-Bearers.
August 13, 2020
Safe Passage: Exploring predator-prey dynamics in wildlife corridors
April Martinig studied how predator and prey species interact inside wildlife corridors and joined Defender Radio to share her insights!
August 13, 2020
Your Support Needed: Expensive FOIs reveal government truths about wildlife
We've spent $3,856trying to get government documents through Freedom of Information requests in recent years. Freedom of Information (FOI) requests give us access to records
August 12, 2020
REVIEW: Take a bite out of ‘Shark Biology and Conservation’ for a treat!
Shark Biology and Conservation a treat for shark lovers, writes Jason Motz for The Fur-Bearers.
August 7, 2020
Simons reportedly going fur free!
PETA announces realtor is phasing out fur from inventory
August 7, 2020
The State of Animal Advocacy
A new Faunalytics study explores experiences of paid and volunteer animal advocates in US & Canada. Dr. Jo Anderson joins Defender Radio to discuss!
August 6, 2020
How many dead bears will it take?
Wildlife is being cruelly and unnecessarily killed due to human apathy.
August 5, 2020
UPDATE: Reward offered: $1050 re illegal trap used on Richmond skunk
NO GRAPHIC IMAGES: A skunk injured by an illegal trap was humanely euthanized by wildlife rehabilitators.
August 4, 2020
It’s time to step up the response, B.C.
Education and compassion are essential to coexistence– but so are tickets and fines.
July 31, 2020
Review: Leave It As It Is an honest account of Roosevelt’s vision and legacy
President Theodore Roosevelt's conservationism contemplated in new book: Leave It As It Is by David Gessner.
July 30, 2020
Wolf Cull Science
A new paper contests the policy-setting study that led British Columbia down the path of killing hundreds of wolves in a cull. Amelia Porter, one of The Fur-Bearers' science advisors, joined Defender Radio to explore both studies and what the updated information could mean.
July 30, 2020
Advocacy: What’s a municipality and which one is mine?
Stop Posting, Start Acting series helps concerns move from social media to action.
July 28, 2020
Stop Posting, Start Acting
Social media has its place in advocacy, but it also has limits.
July 28, 2020
The Fur-Bearers welcome new Board of Directors
Exciting future in store for the animals and supporters.
July 23, 2020
Pacific Wild takes B.C. to court over wolf cull
Aerial killings of wolves the centre of court filings.
July 22, 2020
Essay: Media blames wildlife, but people at source of conflict
The headlines often say bear or coyote attack, but the stories themselves reveal that humans and dogs instigated conflicts.
July 21, 2020
COVID-19 impacting conservation efforts
Education and research are being hit hard by COVID-19; but the outlook isn't all negative, writes Cassandra D'Andrea.
July 20, 2020
VICTORY: San Francisco Fur Ban Survives Court Case
Precedent-setting decision a major victory in America.
July 17, 2020
Over 1,000,000 mink killed in Europe due to COVID-19
High percentage of mink tested positive on Aragon fur farm recently.
July 17, 2020
Wolf cull based on flawed science, researchers say
Nearly 500 wolves killed as part of cull to protect caribou.
July 16, 2020
Meet Volunteer Writer Jason Motz
Jason Motz has joined The Fur-Bearers and Young Defenders as a volunteer writer. We can't wait to read more!
July 16, 2020
