Raccoon found suffering in Maple Ridge trap
The Fur-Bearers are reminding residents cruel or illegal trapping can lead to Wildlife Act or criminal charges. No graphic images.
January 18, 2023
Tag: wildlife
2023 Is The Year of the Rabbit
Did you know Canada is home to five native species of rabbits? Learn more with this great article from The Fur-Bearers!
January 11, 2023
Warm winter weather can wake wildlife
People-provided food can keep bears, other animals from resting and create negative encounters
January 3, 2023
2022 Year in Review
See the impact The Fur-Bearers and our supporters had on wildlife, habitat, and communities across Canada in 2022!
December 19, 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
End the use of inhumane poisons in Canada
The Fur-Bearers has submitted comments for Health Canada’s consultation on the use of strychnine and sodium monofluoroacetate (compound 1080).
December 1, 2022
ACTION ALERT: End Coyote Trapping in Ottawa
The Fur-Bearers are encouraging residents to contact Council and Mayor after Coyote Watch Canada found a coyote struggling in a neck snare.
November 29, 2022
BC Wolf Cull: Government contractors are killing wolf pups
New documents obtained by The Fur-Bearers reveal that government contractors are killing wolf pups in British Columbia’s wolf cull.
November 23, 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
ACTION ALERT: Pets injured, killed by traps across Canada
Incidents of companion animals injured and killed crop up in PEI, Manitoba, and Alberta as trapping season opens.
November 16, 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
Why Coexisting With Raccoons Matters
Raccoons play an important role in our ecosystems, and it is important that we learn to appreciate our wild neighbours and coexist with them, writes volunteer Ashley Sim Yun U!
October 26, 2022
2023 Clements Awards Nominations Open
Help identify outstanding individuals who have improved the lives of fur-bearing animals in Canada!
October 19, 2022
What is an Ecosystem?
You’ve probably heard the word, but do you know all the places you can find ecosystems?
October 17, 2022
batch skincare featuring Tricia Stevens
To talk more about this fresh company and what sets them apart, as well as details on how your purchase can help wildlife, Tricia Stevens joined Defender Radio.
October 17, 2022
The Fisher (Pekania pennanti)
Get to know about this important, fascinating fur-bearer in an in-depth article written by volunteer Réjeanne Lacroix!
October 14, 2022
BC must do better for black bear cubs
Skinniness should not be a death sentence for bear cubs in British Columbia. The Fur-Bearers is calling for change to protect young bears.
October 14, 2022
Killing won’t solve negative encounters with wildlife
Coyote Watch Canada and The Fur-Bearers appeal to City of Ottawa to use coexistence solutions, not lethal control, to end negative encounters.
October 13, 2022
Before you post that wildlife video…
Questions to ask yourself when you want to share video or photos of local wildlife.
October 12, 2022
Online Fall Silent Auction October 28 – November 4
Help Canadian wildlife this holiday season by participating in our fall silent auction! Over $9,000 in value to help animals nationwide.
October 7, 2022
Manitoba’s Bill 22 would put wildlife at risk
The Fur-Bearers joins a coalition of NGOs calling for province to withdraw bill that would allow greater use of cosmetic pesticides.
October 6, 2022
Scholarship Deadline Extended to Oct. 14!
Do you have an arts-based or research project that focuses on coexisting with fur-bearing animals? You may be eligible for our scholarships!
September 29, 2022
