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
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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
BC black bear gets head stuck in grease trap
Successfully and safely saved, situation a reminder that attractants are a priority
June 28, 2024
Proposed regulatory changes to neck snares may harm wildlife
Read The Fur-Bearers’ submission to Ontario’s consultation on restraining neck snares and take action today!
June 27, 2024
e-Petition calls for change to animal testing
Sign the petition urging the Canadian government to tighten regulations and increase funding to non-animal testing methods.
June 24, 2024
Nakoda’s Story with John E. Marriott
Nakoda isn’t the first grizzly to die due to the railways and highways that flow through and around national park sites; but John Marriott and the team at Exposed Wildlife Conservancy hope she may be the last.
June 24, 2024
Tips to keep pets and wildlife safe during Canada Day fireworks
For animal lovers of all types, this can be an extremely trying time, whether you have a dog who’s noise sensitive or reactionary, a cat that ventures outdoors, or are aware of the wildlife scurrying around your neighbourhood.
June 22, 2024
Long weekend safety: Wildlife on the roads
A lot of Canadians will be travelling this weekend – be it a campsite, cottage, or a day trip to a park. Here’s how to drive safely while wildlife is around.
June 20, 2024
Questions to ask wildlife removal companies
Making sure you’re dealing with a humane, ethical operator makes an impact for the animals.
June 20, 2024
BC increases Wildlife Act fines
Increased fines for violations welcome, but impact for wildlife in British Columbia uncertain.
June 18, 2024
