Getting up close to wildlife puts animals at risk
A picture or close encounter is never worth the risk that is put on wildlife.
April 17, 2024
Tag: wildlife
4 reasons to love rascally raccoons
These ecologically important animals are curious, playful, and help grow nature!
April 8, 2024
Paper: Uncertain effects to wildlife from collaring and tracking devices
Frontiers paper outlines the need for more research, greater consideration to animal health
April 8, 2024
UBC student project examines wildlife feeding
Collaboration between The Fur-Bearers and UBC students looked at attitudes and impacts of wildlife feeding.
April 3, 2024
Spring cleaning can save lives of wildlife
Attractants like unsecured garbage, outdoor pet food, bird feeders draw animals like bears into yards and busy urban areas.
April 1, 2024
We’re hiring: Development Manager
The Fur-Bearers are hiring a contract Development Manager to help us protect fur-bearing animals through conservation, advocacy, research and education!
March 26, 2024
Don’t Trap & Relocate Wildlife
Trapping and relocating wild animals from your property can cause injury or death.
March 21, 2024
Compassion fatigue tips for people who love animals
It’s necessary to have healthy ways to seek comfort and a path forward during times of compassion fatigue, writes Celeste Morales.
March 12, 2024
How raccoons, skunks, and opossums help gardeners
Commonly trapped and labelled ‘nuisance’ animals, these species play a vital role in controlling insect and rodent populations locally
March 11, 2024
The Art of Simone Diamond
Hear from Coast Salish artist Simone Diamond about the cultural significance of art for her family, the impacts of colonization, and how we can all find creative inspiration around us!
March 11, 2024
Meet Celeste Morales!
Celeste Morales is a passionate volunteer at The Fur-Bearers who intends to join the Board of Directors this year. Get to know Celeste with us!
March 8, 2024
Special General Meeting April 10, 2024
The Fur-Bearers will be holding a Special General Meeting to elect two new members to our Board of Directors.
March 7, 2024
Bird feeders feed bears
Spring’s arrival means it’s time to put away feeders to protect wildlife who are killed when they become “food conditioned”.
March 6, 2024
Celebrating International Women’s Day with Erin Ryan
Meet our volunteer Board President, Erin Ryan, a Registered Professional Biologist who focusses on wild animal welfare.
March 5, 2024
Horse shot dead, left for bait on British Columbia trapline
Disturbing scene raises environmental and ethical questions about the use of bait on traplines.
February 20, 2024
The Switch: Winter Planting For Wildlife
Late winter and early spring are great times to get outside and sow wildflower seeds that benefit pollinators, wildlife, and entire ecosystems!
February 5, 2024
Can leg-hold traps harm coyotes and other wildlife?
This post fact-checks a statement that padded leg-hold traps aren’t painful for coyotes.
January 29, 2024
Fine levied for feeding wildlife in Stanley Park
Charged with feeding coyotes in parks around the time of bites, resident faces $3,500 fine
January 17, 2024
How to get along with backyard raccoons
Annoyed by furry visitors at your home or business? Here’s how to get along without hurting them.
January 15, 2024
Raccoons maimed, killed due to traps
Three raccoons were seriously injured by traps at a Mission, BC, residence. Two of the raccoons were humanely euthanized due to extent of injuries, one may survive.
January 10, 2024
Return of the British Beavers
Beaver Trust is bringing European beavers back to the UK to help create and protect biodiversity and climate resilience. Hear from restoration expert Dr. Roisin Campbell-Palmer on this podcast episode!
January 8, 2024
Killing neck snares: simple design, significant suffering
Snare traps are widely used to kill Canadian wildlife in the commercial fur trade. This post looks at the impact of snares on wildlife and pets.
January 7, 2024
Shifting perspectives: Coyotes aren’t luring your dog and other myths busted
When we consider wildlife interactions from a wild viewpoint, the narrative changes, particularly for pet owners.
January 2, 2024
The Squirrel Who Stole Solstice
Written and Directed by Marisa King; Starring, Kristi Boulton, Marisa King, and Michael Howie. Original carol by Julian Sark.
December 20, 2023
