Government responds to questions raised in blog about animal deaths
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
April 5, 2017
Tag: wildlife
City of Waterloo enacts wildlife feeding bylaw
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
April 4, 2017
Five tips to protect your family and your pets from ticks
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
March 29, 2017
Conservation Officer calls lack of compliance “disturbing”
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
March 24, 2017
Spring has sprung: three ways you can help prevent conflict in your neighbourhood
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
March 21, 2017
People using wildlife corridors more than wildlife, study finds
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
March 13, 2017
Three tips to keep wildlife safe as Daylight Saving Time begins
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!
March 10, 2017
Three fun facts you didn’t know about chipmunks
Earlier today we posted a picture on Facebook and asked you to guess whose paw it was – and only a handful of people properly
March 10, 2017
Keeping small mammals out: what solutions have worked for you?
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
March 3, 2017
Why we don’t feed the animals – or the trolls
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
February 28, 2017
Open letter: Co-existing with Mississauga’s wildlife
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
February 9, 2017
Confronting Fur: More fast facts for advocates
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;
January 30, 2017
Lessons to learn from the National Park Service
It was the tweet heard around the world. Following reports of gag orders, the Badlands National Parks’ twitter account posted a few tweets about climate
January 27, 2017
WEBINAR: Wild News: Sensationalism, critical thinking, and modern media
The role social media plays in our lives is vast – and with it, the way we consume news and information is changing regularly. When
January 17, 2017
Are your donations to wildlife charities supporting the fur industry?
The Fur-Bearers tries to stay out of the politics of other charities and non-profits. But sometimes, for the benefit of our members, it’s important that
January 17, 2017
Action Alert: Protect Canada’s wildlife by giving resources to Parks Canada
An influx of visitors at Canada’s spectacular National Parks is expected in 2017, as Parks Canada distributes free passes across the country – and beyond
January 10, 2017
The unethical practice of owl baiting for photography
Nature lover Anthony Zerafa penned a post shared widely on Facebook by supporters of The Fur-Bearers this week, after witnessing the blatant baiting of a
January 6, 2017
Don’t feed the wildlife: how to talk about conflict prevention
The message isn’t new: a fed bear is a dead bear. But as more people head into Canada’s national parks this year, and as our
January 5, 2017
Media sensationalism a danger for BC wildlife
Slow news days happen, and journalists understandably must search a bit harder for stories to fill the airtime or space on the page. But when
January 5, 2017
Resolve to be your best for the animals in 2017
Will you hit the gym more in 2017? Spend more time with family? Try a new hobby? Earlier this week, we posted our own New
January 4, 2017
New Year’s resolutions from The Fur-Bearers
Promises are being made right across Canada today: to exercise more, to eat better, to drop a bad habit, to spend more time reading, and
January 1, 2017
Wildlife fence on Highway 400 will save lives of all species
Putting up a fence to save lives sounds a little simplistic – and it is. But a new wildlife fence being installed along Highway 400
December 13, 2016
Questions remain after officer kills juvenile cougars in BC
Behaviour described as “highly habituated and conditioned” led to two young cougars being killed by conservation officers in a small coastal community of British Columbia
November 30, 2016
Animals left out in the cold on Trans Mountain approval announcement
Kinder Morgan is celebrating today, likely in their corporate head offices far away in Texas. The announcement that their Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion project will
November 30, 2016
