#MakeFurHistory: three mistakes to avoid in your advocacy
These advocacy mistakes can create problems for you, and ultimately, the animals.
August 30, 2017
Tag: wildlife
CBC responds to our complaint about coyote coverage in PEI
Managing editor acknowledges mistakes, but still relies on single government biologist for information.
August 29, 2017
443: Good Coyote, Bad Rap
Dr. Simon Gadbois responds to folk-logic raised in documentary Bad Coyote, and discusses co-existence, fear, and the science of canids in Nova Scotia.
August 29, 2017
A tale of two tails: you’ll love this story about two rescued beavers in Alberta!
Love at first sight for beavers 16-946 and 17-536 at Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation!
August 24, 2017
Ep. 442: Shoot To Thrill
There’s more than one way to shoot a grizzly – but only one can be our future.
August 22, 2017
Parks Canada cracking down on PEI fox feedings
“Unusual” fox behaviour attributed to feeding at National Park.
August 11, 2017
CBC’s sensationalism could be harmful to coyotes
Michael Howie's complaint to the CBC Ombudsman shines light on failings in editing, reporting of wildlife.
August 9, 2017
In Captive, Jo-Anne McArthur tells a story we choose not to see
Photographer Jo-Anne McArthur turned her lens on zoos and aquariums. The results will change you.
August 2, 2017
Wildlife encounters: is there a crisis in our parks?
“Don’t run toward the bear” falls into the “duh” category of wildlife co-existence and outdoor safety. Yet, across Canada, people are actually running toward the bears.
July 24, 2017
Store-bought traps: the trouble isn’t in the brand, it’s in the design
Traps designed to capture and incapacitate or kill animals do just that – and the results can be horrific. Ontario resident Jessie Wall and her
July 19, 2017
Province didn’t consult professional biologists in developing wildlife agency
It seems that the government of British Columbia wasn’t interested in what a professional association of biologists had to think about wildlife management when they set up the basis for a new agency earlier this year.
July 13, 2017
BC forest fires: How you can prepare your family, and help the animals
Stronger winds this weekend could mean the spread of raging forest fires further across British Columbia, the province is warning. And The Fur-Bearers want to make sure that you’re ready to keep your family safe, and help the animals if you're able.
July 13, 2017
Is your photo worth their life?
It’s time to change the narrative on “bear selfies” and get serious about prosecution.
July 10, 2017
Three behaviours people mistake for aggression in coyotes
The Fur-Bearers often come across well-meaning individuals who see wildlife, particularly coyotes, acting in a way they believe to be aggressive. These observations are typically simple misunderstandings – but the consequences can be dire, leading to poor policy or general public fear of innocent animals.
July 7, 2017
Help the animals in Ontario by not interfering with these little green pods
Aircraft dropped rabies vaccines will begin peppering parts of Eastern and Southern Ontario in August, as the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry continues their efforts to control the virus.
July 4, 2017
Geocaching is safe, with a bit of common sense
The Global News headline would have you believe we’re witnessing an epidemic of outdoor enthusiasts being mauled by grizzlies: “Concerns raised over ‘geocaching’ after man attacked by grizzly bear.” But geocaching, like many other outdoor activities, is perfectly safe, when a bit of wildlife knowledge and common sense is applied.
July 4, 2017
Could your summer celebrations be hurting wildlife?
These three common items can have a negative impact on animals and the environment.
June 28, 2017
Wildlife groups call out government’s plans for hunter-funded wildlife agency
A scathing criticism was issued today of a BC government plan to turn over management of wildlife to a hunter-funded agency. Twenty-three organizations and businesses
June 27, 2017
The grizzly truth: parks visitors must respect animals’ needs for space
A photo of a beautiful grizzly bear isn’t worth your, or the bear’s, life, but that’s what’s at stake when visitors to parks don’t respect the animals they’re viewing.
June 27, 2017
Perception matters: protecting babies, or attacking passersby?
A red-winged blackbird trying to scare people away from a nearby nest in Hamilton, Ontario, was featured in a photo spread in a recent edition of theHamilton Spectator. The photos showed the bird swooping close to pedestrians. The caption read, in part, “Very territorial, the blackbird loves waterfront property, particularly during nesting season, and will attempt to scare off any passersby.”
June 14, 2017
Five things every animal lover should have in their car
Being prepared to help an animal in need can be as simple as keeping a few basic supplies in your car. Animal lovers want to help when they see a loose dog wandering the neighbourhood on a hot day, or a squirrel with an injured limb unable to climb a tree – and with these five items in your car, you’ll be ready to do just that.
June 13, 2017
Three steps to help an injured or orphaned animal while camping
There is nothing as terrifying as hearing something scratching at the outside of your tent in the black of night. And there is nothing as adorable as finding out that the nightmare-in-waiting was just a baby raccoon, looking for a snack. But what do we do when we find out that this raccoon is injured, or orphaned, and we’re away from resources like phones, highways, and wildlife rehabilitators?
June 12, 2017
Open Letter: Residents’ behaviour is the solution to coyote concerns
The presence of coyotes and conflict with wildlife can often lead to distress and concern from residents, but it is vital that the cause of changing behaviour is accurately identified and addressed. Posts on social media forwarded to our organizations indicate that, in some areas of Burlington, coyotes may be acting in a defensive manner around dens, pups, or resources. Direct or indirect feeding of these coyotes could also cause them to show greater proximity tolerance with people and pets, and display assertive behaviours.
June 8, 2017
Tools against wildlife feeding: heavy fines, tip lines, and clearly labelled signs
Feeding French fries to a bear on the side of the road is a bad idea. At least one visitor to Kootenay National Park thought it was a good idea, though, and may face a heavy fine as a result
June 1, 2017
