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The Fur-Bearers are hosting a silent auction in November to benefit wildlife and are in need of donations. Can you help?
The Fur-Bearers are hosting a silent auction in November to benefit wildlife and are in need of donations. Can you help?
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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.
The Fur-Bearers join Animal Justice in calling for an end to ‘trial and train’ areas following disturbing photos and videos.
Late summer and fall is a time of increased bear activity. Learn about hyperphagia and the steps you can take to help keep bears and people safe.
There’s a lot to learn about bears just by looking at their poo! Read some fun facts about bear scat!
Beavers are known to be ecosystem engineers. Can they also help during times of drought and wildlfires?
Removing ripe fruits and berries is an important element of wildlife coexistence that can also provide a service to your community.
Goldenrod species are an important late season pollinator, and provide food sources for native wildlife.
It is illegal to feed wildlife in Vancouver on public and private property – and it may be the cause of a series of negative encounters with raccoons.
Learn how your workplace can give to The Fur-Bearers and support wildlife coexistence.
Proposed amendments to city’s waste bylaw would help reduce negative encounters with bears and other wildlife.
British Columbia is seeking input to a draft Grizzly Bear Stewardship Framework. Learn how to have your voice added!
A beaver assessment accepted by city council recommends a coexistence-centred approach to beaver management.
Raccoons benefit ecosystems in many ways, and some of them may surprise you!
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Backyard hens will attract wildlife in all ecosystems. These steps can help reduce the changes of a negative encounter between animals and farmed chickens.
Five tips to help prevent negative encounters with animals by managing fruit and berry trees on your property.
Bears are fascinating creatures, and they’re also an important part of our ecosystem! Here are 3 important things bears do to help our environment.
House of Commons petition requires 500 signatures to be entered into the legislature
Established in 1953, The Fur-Bearers is a charitable, non-partisan organization whose goals are to end the commercial fur trade and promote solutions for wildlife coexistence in communities. Your donation is tax-deductible. Charitable registration number: 130006125RR0002