LWW2015
The best and brightest of scientific co-existence, policymaking, and wildlife advocacy will be gathered together on October 16, 2015 at the 5th annual Living With
September 1, 2015
Tag: coexist
Coyote education: City of Edmonton asks, and they shall receive
A seeming increase in calls regarding coyotes to the local 311 service in Edmonton has one local councillor wondering what to do. Lucky for him,
September 1, 2015
Casavant transferred out of conservation service but ‘not disciplined’ officials say
The Conservation Officer who was heralded as a hero after refusing an order to kill twin bear cubs has been transferred out of the position
August 28, 2015
Residents not reporting wildlife conflict – but officer fails to ask why
A frustrated conservation officer took to the media this week hoping to inspire more calls to the conservation service and prevent future conflict. But he
August 28, 2015
Aerial vaccine drop remains best defense against rabies
Aerial dropping of rabies vaccines are underway in Niagara and scheduled for Cornwall to combat the spread of the disease from the United States into
August 28, 2015
Officials do little to help residents worried about wildlife
Residents in Milton, Ontario, are getting mixed messages about coyotes after a provincial official and town staff spoke to a local media outlet. The Milton
August 25, 2015
California drought alone not to blame for wildlife conflict
An intense four-year drought in California seems the obvious reason for what many believe is an increase in human-wildlife conflict. But scientists and experts aren’t
August 24, 2015
Special care needed for coyote pup who someone tried to raise
An adorable coyote pup is being given special care and attention after suffering an accident and he was found to be a little “too tame”
August 21, 2015
SaskPower spending $1M to prevent wildlife interference
Getting electricity into homes is a necessity in modern society – but nature doesn’t always agree. From ice storms to wild fires to tornados, there’s
August 19, 2015
Crime and punishment: bear killed for our mistake
A mother is dead, her two cubs are being sent to live out their days in a zoo, and we may never have all the
August 14, 2015
Researchers learn drones cause major stress to bears
A group of researchers in Minnesota have found that the use of aerial drones in research can cause a significant biological response, if not an
August 14, 2015
Resident furious after learning local beavers trapped and killed
Wildlife is Canada is enjoyed by many of us. From going on exclusive bear watching tours in British Columbia to hearing the coyote howls in
August 12, 2015
Liverpool developer begins including wildlife-friendly gardens at new homes
The Brits are at it again. Though much of the native wildlife of the island home to the United Kingdom has been destroyed over the
August 11, 2015
Kitten caught in agonizing glue trap in BC
It isn’t just the traps set by the fur industry that can wreak havoc and ruin lives, and a furry little kitten was shown that
August 7, 2015
Edmonton’s wildlife passages an inspiration for other municipalities
Wildlife passages – both those that travel under and over other roads – are a burgeoning infrastructure business in federal and province (or state) budgets
August 6, 2015
Cecil: our thoughts, our beliefs, our hopes
Trophy hunting, modern conservation, compassion, and the very future of advocacy have all been in the spotlight this week, following the now infamous slaughter of
August 4, 2015
Long weekend safety: Wildlife on the roads
A lot of Canadians will be travelling this long weekend – be it to a camp site, a family cottage or even for a day
July 30, 2015
Long weekend safety: Camping with your dog
There are few activities that will strengthen the human-animal bond and connect one with Mother Nature better than a camping trip under the stars. Following
July 30, 2015
Engineer enlists help of beaver to create pond
An aeronautical engineer and retired pilot has failed in his attempts over the years to create a dam to build a pond on his property
July 30, 2015
St. Albert coyotes need to be hazed, feeders identified and stopped
A wildlife official in St. Albert is dishing out some solid advice to residents after a group of coyotes started hanging out at an off
July 23, 2015
Reminder: water will save lives this summer
While debate rages on about the sale, value, and protection of fresh water sources in British Columbia and Canada, it can be easy to forget
July 21, 2015
Bear who skipped the rhubarb pie was more lucky than he knows
Real estate agents use the scent of freshly baked goods to help a house feel more like a home, hoping to inspire visitors to become
July 20, 2015
Beavers play a role in protecting at-risk amphibians, scientists learn
At-risk amphibians in Wyoming’s national parks are being given a helping hand by beavers, scientists have learned. According to the Jackson Hole News and Guide,
July 16, 2015
What to expect when you’re expecting: coyotes in your community
This time of year our youth are out exploring, hanging out with friends, pushing boundaries, and, frankly, getting into some unsupervised mischief. And our furry
July 16, 2015
