ACTION ALERT: Stop coyote killing contest in Ontario
Business promoting killing largest 10, smallest coyote for prizes in contest. Take action to end it!
February 8, 2021
Tag: coyote
Open letter: Coyotes in Stanley Park need intervention
Conflict with coyotes in Stanley Park will continue unless signs, feeding are addressed, and enforcement begins.
January 22, 2021
Feeding led to death of coyotes in Stanley Park
Coyotes learn from what we teach them, and feeding teaches them to approach people.
January 14, 2021
Shifting perspectives: Coyotes aren’t luring your dog and other myths busted
When we consider wildlife interactions from a wild viewpoint, the narrative changes, particularly for pet owners.
January 13, 2021
Human-wildlife conflict: why relocation doesn’t work
A primer on why relocation, trapping and other mitigating efforts don’t resolve conflict with wildlife and can actually create it.
November 12, 2020
Essay: Media blames wildlife, but people at source of conflict
The headlines often say bear or coyote attack, but the stories themselves reveal that humans and dogs instigated conflicts.
July 21, 2020
Canada Goose to phase out new fur purchasing
News in line with company’s slow movement away from fur.
April 22, 2020
Launching #StashYourTrash to protect wildlife
Pledge to #StashYourTrash in your community and learn how to locate attractants that can create conflict for animals!
March 19, 2020
Fur trim: the missing perspective
Two views tend to battle out the ethics of coyote fur by companies like Canada Goose, but one opinion is never considered.
December 4, 2019
Pet owners’ guide: coyotes in your community
Tips to reduce conflict and fear with wildlife for dog and cat families.
November 27, 2019
Ontario’s Wolves And Coyotes Under Fire
Killing canids in Northern Ontario won't help moose populations, but it could have far reaching impacts. Hannah Barron of Earthroots joins Defender Radio to discuss this proposed policy.
September 19, 2019
Canada Goose won’t meet to discuss marketing claims with animal advocates
Two non-profits want to hear about company’s claims of humane sourcing of animal products.
September 4, 2019
Why do people call coyotes brazen?
The definition leads us to wonder what the misuse of 'brazen' says about us, rather than coyotes.
July 23, 2019
The unasked questions in a “coyote attack” news story
Information about what preceded the contact, if an investigation revealed feeding, and other questions must be asked by journalists.
May 9, 2019
Why we haven’t posted about the Canada Goose “faux fur” rumour
TLDR: it’s a rumour that hasn’t been verified.
April 17, 2019
The Fur-Bearers ask residents to call in tips on Mississauga snares
Peel police investigating after eleven snares found in urban park, one coyote was injured and another killed.
April 3, 2019
TAKE ACTION: End Wildlife Killing Contests in BC
TAKE ACTION: Wildlife killing contests are unscientific, inherently inhumane, and go against the ethics of most Canadians. It's time for British Columbia to end them.
March 12, 2019
Intolerable Cruelty paints an alarming picture of wildlife killing in Canada
Dr. Gilbert Proulx’s book spells out the scientific case to end the use of snares and strychnine.
February 28, 2019
Breaking down the coyote mating meme
Coyotes are mating, but inaccurate social media posts hide cruelty in plain sight.
February 21, 2019
Ontario coyote loses two feet to snare
Local animal hospital humanely euthanized the coyote after he suffered from trap.
February 19, 2019
Cruel snares EXPOSED by John E. Marriott
Documentary video by wildlife photographer shows impact of inhumane snares.
February 8, 2019
What to do when coyotes are seen in your community
News and social media make the appearance of natural wildlife frightening. It should be exciting!
January 8, 2019
UBC and Stanley Park Ecology Society seeking residents to aid coyote deterrent research
UBC and Stanley Park Ecology Society need residents who frequently see coyotes on their properties to aid in a deterrent research program.
November 30, 2018
DISTURBING CONTENT: Cruelty to coyote captures Canadian media’s eye
Disturbing video of two youths beating a coyote to death raise important questions about how government, media, and society talk about wildlife. There are no graphic images in this blog.
November 20, 2018
