Beat the winter blahs with The Fur-Bearers
Wildlife-themed colouring pages, crossword puzzles, and holiday podcasts to keep your days merry and bright over the holidays.
December 18, 2024
Tag: humane education
Review – Tizzy and Me: Fifteen Ways to Love a Mink
Nadja Lubiw-Hazard’s Tizzy and Me is a warm, engaging read with a strong moral centre.
November 26, 2024
Announcing our 2024 Scholarship Award Recipients
The Fur-Bearers is pleased to announce the recipients for The Fur-Bearers Arts & Science Scholarship for 2024.
October 28, 2024
Wildfire Smoke: How it impacts wildlife health and behaviour
Researcher Dr. Valli Fraser-Celin explains a review of how wildfires impact the health and behaviour of animals.
August 19, 2024
Welcome to the Neighbourhood: Living with black bears
The Fur-Bearers is working with the Neighbourhood Welcome program to provide coexistence information for newcomers to bear territory.
June 14, 2024
Mother’s Day Wildlife Crossword Puzzle
Love a puzzle and want to show off how much you know about wildlife – on Mother’s Day? We’ve got you with this FREE crossword!
May 7, 2024
UBC student project examines wildlife feeding
Collaboration between The Fur-Bearers and UBC students looked at attitudes and impacts of wildlife feeding.
April 3, 2024
Don’t Trap & Relocate Wildlife
Trapping and relocating wild animals from your property can cause injury or death.
March 21, 2024
Dogs Demystified with Dr. Marc Bekoff
For those who want to learn more about dogs – in a practical, direct way, Dr. Marc Bekoff has a solution: his new book, Dogs Demystified, an A-to-Z Guide to All Things Canine.
September 11, 2023
Top 4 Coyote Coexistence Articles
Help your community coexist by learning about coyotes and their behaviours with these popular articles from charity The Fur-Bearers.
May 10, 2023
What do Canadians consider ‘humane’?
New survey explores Canadians’ understandings about humaneness and their attitudes towards animals.
April 5, 2023
Attractant check can save lives of wildlife this spring
Black bears and other wildlife are on the move as spring has sprung, marking an important time of year for homeowners and businesses to ensure they’re embracing coexistence practices.
March 29, 2023
Avian Flu: What you can do to protect wildlife
The viral infection is being found in animals across Canada. You can help slow the spread and protect wildlife with these tips.
March 28, 2023
Getting To Know Pet Rabbits
Volunteer writer Réjeanne Lacroix shares the joy – and difficulties – in raising pet rabbits, as well as major issues surrounding dumping.
January 12, 2023
Applications open for the Beaver Institute Scholarship
The Fur-Bearers has opened applications for the Beaver Institute Scholarship. Submit your application today!
January 5, 2023
Educational tools available to help communities coexist with coyotes
The Fur-Bearers remind residents that feeding changes the behaviour of wildlife and is often a pre-cursor to negative encounters leading to coyotes’ deaths.
December 13, 2022
Stinky Misconceptions About Skunks
Volunteer writer Réjeanne Lacroix breaks down six common misconceptions about neighbourhood skunks – and that can help us coexist.
December 5, 2022
Five places to find sustainable winter fashion
Are you on a quest for ethical winter clothing staples? The Fur-Bearers are here to help with these five options!
November 22, 2022
Wolf-themed activities and colouring pages!
The Fur-Bearers put together a simple, download-and-print PDF with colouring pages, a word search, and a maze – all with fascinating facts about wolves!
November 21, 2022
Where will Canadian wildlife be this winter?
Hibernating, torpor, brumation, or not? Find out about your local wildlife in this article by volunteer Meg Deak!
November 21, 2022
How do wildflowers support wildlife?
Planting wildflowers is one of the best ways you can help local wildlife without feeding.
November 9, 2022
3 Ways DST Ending Impacts Animals
You’ll love the extra hour of sleep. Your furry companions and local wildlife may be less enthused.
November 3, 2022
Are there animals in your perfume?
Wild Coast Perfume explains what animal products are used in perfume and cologne – and how to avoid them.
November 1, 2022
2023 Clements Awards Nominations Open
Help identify outstanding individuals who have improved the lives of fur-bearing animals in Canada!
October 19, 2022
