How feeding birds feeds bears and coyotes
You can’t control who gets attracted by food or eats it when left in nature, and that can lead to consequences for wildlife.
You can’t control who gets attracted by food or eats it when left in nature, and that can lead to consequences for wildlife.
Fallen leaves are an essential part of a healthy ecosystem for insects, animals, birds, and soils!
Help wildlife across Canada by participating in our spectacular fall silent auction! Over $6,000 in value to benefit animals nationwide.
Get to know about this important, fascinating fur-bearer in an in-depth article written by volunteer Réjeanne Lacroix!
Traps set for wildlife pose a danger to the public. This post looks at the circumstances behind companion animals becoming caught in traps.
The Defender Radio Podcast hears from Saskatchewan’s wildlife rehabilitator about unique challenges, how people can get involved, and what it’s like to save wildlife on a daily basis.
Trophy hunting of grizzlies was ended in 2017 and survey shows residents want it to stay that way
Black bears are being killed in disproportionate numbers in some municipalities, while we all pay the price
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation plans to kill rabbits on Granville Island. Take action today to halt the killing.
Understanding how to help your pet in a medical emergency can save their life. Enter our giveaway to win an online pet first aid certification course.
As trapping seasons open across Canada this fall, The Fur-Bearers want to remind supporters of the dangers of trapping and how to help wildlife.
Diana Belhouse, a trailblazer and tireless advocate, died at the age of 97.
The Ministry of Forests has rejected calls to end the commercial trapping of beavers after a devastating wildlife season.
The Fur-Bearers attended the 2023 Union of BC Municipalities convention. Read our post-convention report and why this event matters for wildlife.
The Fur-Bearers’ new educational video provides information on how to release a dog or cat from a trap in an emergency situation.
The Beaver Institute aims to restore ecological balance with beavers, and offers incredible training programs. Learn more on this week’s podcast!
Autumn marks the beginning of trapping season across Canada. This post highlights the risks of trapping to the public.
The Fur-Bearers are hosting a silent auction in November to benefit wildlife and are in need of donations. Can you help?
Become a monthly Defender donor and win one of our amazing organic cotton tote bags!
Ecological benefits of beavers are well-documented in research, but are undermined by the commercial trapping licensing regime of the government of BC.
The province needs to implement urgent measures to stop the commercial and recreational trapping of beavers and recognize their ecological benefits.
Covering drainage holes or using a mesh protector may be required by law in your municipality and will prevent injuries to skunks.
You can coexist with skunks in your neighbourhood. These five facts will help get you started!
In Canada’s worst fire season on record, we don’t know for certain what the medium and long-term impacts will be on wildlife, and because of that, there is an urgent need to relieve pressures we can control in the face of uncertainty.