Alert: Trapping seasons begin across Canada
Keeping yourself and pets safe mean having an awareness of local regulations and knowing about these safety tips.
October 20, 2021
Tag: wildlife
Five Tips For An Animal-Friendly Halloween
You can help local wildlife and your companion animals sail through the creepy season with these tips!
October 20, 2021
Animal cafés – making matters worse for threatened wildlife
Dr. Chris Shepherd of the Monitor Conservation Research Society explains how animal cafes can be harmful to wild animals around the world.
October 20, 2021
The Switch: Libraries Can Build Resilient Communities
April Griffith is helping her and other libraries across America become hubs for climate education and solutions.
October 18, 2021
Silent auction a huge success thanks to supporters
Thanks to item donors and silent auction bidders The Fur-Bearers’ auction was a huge success for wildlife!
October 18, 2021
Coexistence is a daily intention
Strategies to live alongside wildlife aren’t failing; it’s time for them to begin in earnest.
October 6, 2021
The Switch: Doom Scrolling with Stephanie McMahon
Taking in too much of the bad? Learn when it’s time to take a break, and how to set healthy boundaries.
October 4, 2021
Online Fall Silent Auction October 12-18
Get a jump start on your holiday shopping and help the animals at the same time – all with a click of a button!
September 22, 2021
You voted, now what?
Three wildlife-related topics on which to educate your (new) Member of Parliament
September 22, 2021
Four tips to keep wildlife wild in your neighbourhood this fall
Bears, skunks, raccoons, coyotes and many other common critters are stocking up on calories as summer turns to fall.
September 22, 2021
Tomm Moore: Storytelling, Environmentalism, and WolfWalkers
Oscar-nominated director Tomm Moore talks about his latest animated feature, the importance of storytelling from generation to generation, and how looking backwards gives us hope and ideas for the future.
September 20, 2021
The Fur-Bearers’ statement on Stanley Park coyotes
Following the announcement that more coyotes will be killed, we are left feeling anger, sadness and frustration that opportunities to prevent this outcome were ignored or missed.
September 2, 2021
Beaver Institute scholarship applications open Sept. 1
The Fur-Bearers offers a scholarship for individuals to learn tools that help communities coexist with beavers.
August 31, 2021
The Switch: Episode Zero
A quick introduction to a new show on the Defender Radio feed to help you combat climate change and protect wildlife with daily choices.
August 30, 2021
Questions to ask candidates during the federal election campaign
Canadians head to voting booths September 20, 2021, for early election triggered by the sitting government.
August 16, 2021
Four ways to help wildlife without feeding
Animals respond with behavioural changes to being fed, and that can have wide-ranging, if unseen, impacts.
August 4, 2021
Rocky Mountain Books Giveaway!
Canadian publishing company supporting Read-a-Thon with donated wildlife-related titles.
August 4, 2021
Long weekend safety: Wildlife on the roads
A lot of Canadians will be travelling this weekend – be it a campsite, cottage, or a day trip to a park. Here’s how to drive safely while wildlife is around.
July 29, 2021
The media needs to ask: where’s the food?
Wildlife “attacks” make for great headlines, but often, investigations show food plays a significant role.
July 29, 2021
The Unseen Impacts of Wildlife Feeding
Dr. Sara Dubois of the BC SPCA joins the podcast to discuss the science, ethics and consequences of providing food to wild animals.
July 26, 2021
Four coyotes killed in Stanley Park
The BC Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) has killed four coyotes in Stanley Park and will continue using trapping and killing more. The live traps being
July 15, 2021
Arts & Science Scholarships Now Available
The Fur-Bearers has launched a scholarship program to promote wildlife coexistence through artistic creation and scientific research. As human and non-human animal environments have become
July 8, 2021
How to help animals during extreme heat
Tips for wildlife lovers and homes with companion animals to stay cool when summer gets too hot
July 6, 2021
Keeping animals safe when fireworks are used
Fireworks can cause panic and significant reactions to wildlife, pets and people living with trauma or anxiety conditions. These tips may help keep animals and people safe.
June 29, 2021
