How the media can help solve human conflict with wildlife
Updating terminology, contacting experts not responders, can help people coexist with native wildlife.
March 9, 2021
Tag: wildlife
Four ways to keep pets and wildlife safe
Pets and wildlife can coexist, too, staring with these tips for your community!
February 16, 2021
Wildlife Photo Contest Favourites
Check out a few of our favourite submissions from our recent photo contest giveaway!
February 16, 2021
Photographers, anglers, visitors contributed to death of fox
Human action vastly changes the behaviour and actions of wildlife, putting them at risk.
February 11, 2021
Who else is benefiting from urban bird feeders?
Bird feeders aren’t inherently bad, but when other wildlife gets involved, they can be a source of conflict.
February 3, 2021
The role of media in human-wildlife conflict
Could a culture of fear founded in media sensationalism detract from coexistence efforts?
January 28, 2021
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
BCCOS: Three steps to build public trust in 2021
The Conservation Officer Service has built a reputation for killing wildlife and that will take time and good policy to overcome.
January 4, 2021
Getting To Know The Anthrozoology Podcast
Anthrozoology is a flourishing field of study and there’s a podcast featuring three up-and-comers that you’re going to love! Hear more from the creators on our own podcast – then check out theirs!
October 23, 2020
Trapping season is starting, and the animals need your help!
Our fight against trapping in British Columbia and across Canada is picking up again. The animals need your help.
October 1, 2020
Nordstrom goes fur free!
Dozens of department stores will phase out all fur by 2021, luxury store announces with HSUS.
September 30, 2020
B.C. Election 2020: Get Ready To Vote
The Fur-Bearers’ quick guide to the fall provincial election in British Columbia.
September 24, 2020
Rodenticides responsible for deaths of two big cats in California
A bobcat and a mountain lion have both died directly from the effects of anticoagulant rat poisons.
August 27, 2020
CONTEST: Backyard fruit festival!
Fruit can attract wildlife in conflict areas, so The Fur-Bearers are celebrating ways to use that food!
August 26, 2020
Back-to-school day is a big change for your local wildlife, too
Three things you can do to make the transition easier for animals and teach your community about wildlife!
August 19, 2020
Manitoba hiker caught in trap says he didn’t see the warning until it was too late
Similar incident inspired long-time director George Clements to get involved with The Fur-Bearers.
August 13, 2020
Your Support Needed: Expensive FOIs reveal government truths about wildlife
We've spent $3,856trying to get government documents through Freedom of Information requests in recent years. Freedom of Information (FOI) requests give us access to records
August 12, 2020
UPDATE: Reward offered: $1050 re illegal trap used on Richmond skunk
NO GRAPHIC IMAGES: A skunk injured by an illegal trap was humanely euthanized by wildlife rehabilitators.
August 4, 2020
Wolf Cull Science
A new paper contests the policy-setting study that led British Columbia down the path of killing hundreds of wolves in a cull. Amelia Porter, one of The Fur-Bearers' science advisors, joined Defender Radio to explore both studies and what the updated information could mean.
July 30, 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
Meet Volunteer Writer Jason Motz
Jason Motz has joined The Fur-Bearers and Young Defenders as a volunteer writer. We can't wait to read more!
July 16, 2020
Meet Volunteer Writer Megan Deak
Join us in welcoming Megan Deak to the volunteer writing team!
June 30, 2020
June 24, 2020
Help share the #StashYourTrash music video!
Will your trash bring all the bears to the yard? We hope not!
June 3, 2020
