Three ways you might impact wildlife while barbecuing this weekend
The Victoria Day long weekend is awesome: the weather is finally nice, cabins and cottages are being opened, and the barbecue lid is being propped
The Victoria Day long weekend is awesome: the weather is finally nice, cabins and cottages are being opened, and the barbecue lid is being propped
A $1,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the identification and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the horrific treatment and death
There is a mounting body of evidence that shows that many species of animals have incredible intelligence, sentience, and depth of emotion long misunderstood. But,
Coyotes are a natural part of our landscape. Though many may think they’re new arrivals in a community, coyotes have lived in Ontario for well
Raccoons are adorable troublemakers, whose success at adapting to just about any habitat is remarkable. But as seen in recent news, not everyone feels about
Bears get blamed, and sadly killed, for a lot of human-caused problems. And that’s why The Fur-Bearers are applauding the community of Revelstoke for taking
As part of the government’s commitment to providing youth in the province of BC with meaningful summer work experiences that develop transferable skills, The Fur-Bearers
The deadline to sign the petition demanding the government review animal cruelty laws is May 10, 2017. Sign it today!
There are few feelings as great as hitting the sidewalks, paths, and unmapped trails with our four-legged friends, or setting up the family barbecue with
We have tips for campers, homeowners, and wildlife lovers to make a difference during fire season.
What is a public safety risk? How can you tell if a polar bear is afraid and trying to get away, or angry and looking
Wanting to help an animal, be it a beaver or a family pet, injured by a trap is a natural reaction to most people in
The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has responded to questions raised by The Fur-Bearers in our blog last week, “Rare animals killed in
The City of Waterloo in Ontario has enacted a wildlife feeding by-law to help local enforcement officers curb inappropriate feeding and prevent conflict. “The new
It’s officially here: tick season. Veterinarians have anecdotally reported to The Fur-Bearers that dogs they’ve treated are arriving with the blood sucking arachnids attached, and
A report from the Conservation Officer Service shows 44 administrative sanctions and279 tickets issued, and an incredible $3.5 million in tickets and convictions, all within
It’s officially spring! While here in Vancouver it certainly feels that way, across much of Canada wildlife are only poking their heads out of still
Humans are the primary users of wildlife corridors around Canmore, Alberta, a study has concluded. “During a recently completed year-long study, ecologists collected about 1.5
Springing forward feels great! But it can have a serious impact on wildlife due to the shift in our routines. Learn how to help keep everyone safe!
Earlier today we posted a picture on Facebook and asked you to guess whose paw it was – and only a handful of people properly
While lumpy pillows and purposely overcooked food may work with the in-laws, finding humane solutions to keeping small mammals out of your home isn’t quite
A lot of decisions about social media policy get made behind the scenes, and are pretty boring (having to do with changes to algorithms or
Living with wildlife can be challenging, but it is both possible and beneficial for residents to learn how. At times when we mourn the loss of a beloved family pet, these discussions are difficult, as understandable anger gets directed at the wildlife who shares our communities
Talking about fur isn’t always easy: people who oppose it feel passionate and outraged and the inherently inhumane treatment of animals killed for their fur;
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