
Open Letter: Beavers can help fight the climate crisis
Ecological benefits of beavers are well-documented in research, but are undermined by the commercial trapping licensing regime of the government of BC.
Ecological benefits of beavers are well-documented in research, but are undermined by the commercial trapping licensing regime of the government of BC.
The province needs to implement urgent measures to stop the commercial and recreational trapping of beavers and recognize their ecological benefits.
Covering drainage holes or using a mesh protector may be required by law in your municipality and will prevent injuries to skunks.
You can coexist with skunks in your neighbourhood. These five facts will help get you started!
In Canada’s worst fire season on record, we don’t know for certain what the medium and long-term impacts will be on wildlife, and because of that, there is an urgent need to relieve pressures we can control in the face of uncertainty.
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 among worst months for bear deaths in British Columbia; residents reminded to secure attractants
Help keep wildlife wild and your community coexisting by using this simple checklist.
The Fur-Bearers join Animal Justice in calling for an end to ‘trial and train’ areas following disturbing photos and videos.
From mortality to loss of habitat, forest fires bring negative consequences for wild animals. Read about how you can help animals during wildfires.
Late summer and fall is a time of increased bear activity. Learn about hyperphagia and the steps you can take to help keep bears and people safe.
There’s a lot to learn about bears just by looking at their poo! Read some fun facts about bear scat!
Removing ripe fruits and berries is an important element of wildlife coexistence that can also provide a service to your community.
Goldenrod species are an important late season pollinator, and provide food sources for native wildlife.
It is illegal to feed wildlife in Vancouver on public and private property – and it may be the cause of a series of negative encounters with raccoons.
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Proposed amendments to city’s waste bylaw would help reduce negative encounters with bears and other wildlife.
Raccoons benefit ecosystems in many ways, and some of them may surprise you!
Five tips to help prevent negative encounters with animals by managing fruit and berry trees on your property.
Bears are fascinating creatures, and they’re also an important part of our ecosystem! Here are 3 important things bears do to help our environment.
A coyote was consuming anthropomorphic foods leading up to biting child in Port Coquitlam in May.
Five tips for tourists to help them coexist with animals and keep British Columbia beautiful for everyone.
As spring transitions to summer, these simple tasks can keep wildlife, and your home, safe!
Articles by The Fur-Bearers have prompted questions regarding what coexistence is and isn’t.
Established in 1953, The Fur-Bearers is a charitable, non-partisan organization whose goals are to end the commercial fur trade and promote solutions for wildlife coexistence in communities. Your donation is tax-deductible. Charitable registration number: 130006125RR0002