Aircraft dropped rabies vaccines will begin peppering parts of Eastern and Southern Ontario in August, as the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry continues their efforts to control the virus.
The Global News headline would have you believe we’re witnessing an epidemic of outdoor enthusiasts being mauled by grizzlies: “Concerns raised over ‘geocaching’ after man attacked by grizzly bear.” But geocaching, like many other outdoor activities, is perfectly safe, when a bit of wildlife knowledge and common sense is applied.
These three common items can have a negative impact on animals and the environment.
A scathing criticism was issued today of a BC government plan to turn over management of wildlife to a hunter-funded agency. Twenty-three organizations and businesses
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. The Fur-Bearers want to help you reduce the stress of Canada Day celebrations for yourself and the animals, and make sure everyone can still have a good time.
A red-winged blackbird trying to scare people away from a nearby nest in Hamilton, Ontario, was featured in a photo spread in a recent edition of theHamilton Spectator. The photos showed the bird swooping close to pedestrians. The caption read, in part, “Very territorial, the blackbird loves waterfront property, particularly during nesting season, and will attempt to scare off any passersby.”
There is nothing as terrifying as hearing something scratching at the outside of your tent in the black of night. And there is nothing as adorable as finding out that the nightmare-in-waiting was just a baby raccoon, looking for a snack. But what do we do when we find out that this raccoon is injured, or orphaned, and we’re away from resources like phones, highways, and wildlife rehabilitators?
Feeding French fries to a bear on the side of the road is a bad idea. At least one visitor to Kootenay National Park thought it was a good idea, though, and may face a heavy fine as a result
It seems fish like salmon and trout are finnicky about water temperature, and beavers may hold the secret to adjusting the faucets. The CBC’s science
The City of Calgary is treating a conflict situation with compassion, intelligence, and reason. The trouble is some people simply aren’t listening, and that could
The smell of the lake, the waving tree tops, the late-night hoots howls: it may still be spring, but it’s feeling a bit more like
NOTE: There are NO graphic images in this blog.A disturbing injury to a river otter found near Ambleside Pier has prompted The Fur-Bearers offer a $1,000 reward for information that leads to identification and conviction of the person(s) responsible.
There’s a lot to love about fireworks: they light up the night sky, make booms that shake the ground, and let the whole wide world
The Victoria Day long weekend is awesome: the weather is finally nice, cabins and cottages are being opened, and the barbecue lid is being propped
There is a mounting body of evidence that shows that many species of animals have incredible intelligence, sentience, and depth of emotion long misunderstood. But,
A black bear was killed by police in an urban Toronto neighbourhood early Saturday morning when wildlife officials were unable to attend the scene and
Coyotes are a natural part of our landscape. Though many may think they’re new arrivals in a community, coyotes have lived in Ontario for well
Raccoons are adorable troublemakers, whose success at adapting to just about any habitat is remarkable. But as seen in recent news, not everyone feels about
Bears get blamed, and sadly killed, for a lot of human-caused problems. And that’s why The Fur-Bearers are applauding the community of Revelstoke for taking
Saving the world can feel a bit… arduous, at times. Fortunately, we have a secret weapon here in Canada: the beaver! Beavers are eco-engineers who
We talk a lot about flow devices and how they can save the lives of beavers. And a lot of people ask a pretty good
New Canadians working to improve their English-language skills received an environmental lesson that took them into the (urban) wilds. Lesley Fox, Executive Director of The
There are few feelings as great as hitting the sidewalks, paths, and unmapped trails with our four-legged friends, or setting up the family barbecue with
The world is smiling at the cute video of a beaver apparently herding cattle on a Saskatchewan ranch. But they may not smile when they
