Are Canadians Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?
Drs. Valli-Laurente Fraser-Celin and Stephanie Rutherford join Defender Radio to discuss how the results of the perceptions of wolves survey can help.
November 13, 2023
Tag: wolves
The Social Landscape of Wolves in Canada: A National Survey
An iconic Canadian species, wolves play an important role in the country’s ecosystems. But what perspectives do Canadians have towards wolves?
July 10, 2023
Ad campaign launched over killing of BC wolves
Collaboration between wildlife protection charity The Fur-Bearers and British Columbia artist tells the story BC wolf killings.
February 28, 2023
Wolf-themed activities and colouring pages!
The Fur-Bearers put together a simple, download-and-print PDF with colouring pages, a word search, and a maze – all with fascinating facts about wolves!
November 21, 2022
Four ways to help on World Wildlife Day
You’ll be surprised how easy it can be to make a big impact for the animals!
March 3, 2022
Coalition calling for an end to B.C. wolf cull
The Fur-Bearers proud to join Howl2Horgan campaign and encourage residents to take action!
February 22, 2022
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
Pacific Wild takes B.C. to court over wolf cull
Aerial killings of wolves the centre of court filings.
July 22, 2020
Wolf cull based on flawed science, researchers say
Nearly 500 wolves killed as part of cull to protect caribou.
July 16, 2020
Pacific Wild sends cease and desist to province over wolf cull
NGO alleges aerial shooting is in contravention of BC law.
February 19, 2020
Critique finds flaws in BC’s wolf cull paper
Non-lethal solutions exist and can protect at-risk caribou without slaughtering wolves.
February 10, 2020
Ontario’s Wolves And Coyotes Under Fire
Killing canids in Northern Ontario won't help moose populations, but it could have far reaching impacts. Hannah Barron of Earthroots joins Defender Radio to discuss this proposed policy.
September 19, 2019
Charlotte Dawe: Crossroads for Caribou Conservation in BC
Plans to protect mountain caribou are being developed, but will industry and political misinformation mixed with willful ignorance of economics and science determine their fate? Charlotte Dawe of the Wilderness Committee joins Defender Radio to discuss.
May 30, 2019
Killing Animals to ‘Save’ Animals
Charlotte Dawe of the Wilderness Committee tells Defender Radio why plans to save species by killing others are inherently flawed and what we can do to get conservation efforts right.
March 21, 2019
Intolerable Cruelty: The Science Behind Snares and Strychnine
Dr. Gilbert Proulx discusses his new book, Intolerable Cruelty: The Truth Behind Killing Neck Snares and Strychnine in this episode of the Defender Radio podcast.
November 28, 2018
ACTION ALERT: Wolves being killed instead of addressing real Bighorn Sheep threats
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October 1, 2018
Killing Wolves To Curb Depredation Could Create Conflict (512)
Dr. Adrian Treves joins Defender Radio to explore the implications of his latest wolf depredation study, the importance of adapting policies to match science, and how we can all play a role in safeguarding wildlife and the environment for future generations.
January 29, 2018
OPEN LETTER: Minister Donaldson, there are major problems with this wolf trapping proposal
Read our letter to the Minister calling for a stop to the policy that would expand wolf trapping season on Vancouver Island.
January 19, 2018
505: John E. Marriott talks Tall Tales, Long Lenses
New book explores popular wildlife photographer John E. Marriott’s life through photos and memories, and the story of how he became a vocal conservationist.
December 11, 2017
450: Stop Poisoning The Wolves
Wolves are being poisoned and Sadie Parr of Wolf Awareness Inc., shares the truth about this inhumane and unethical treatment, and how we can protect wolves and other species from cruel, legal poisons.
October 17, 2017
Sole survivors of the Bow Valley wolf pack disperse
Human activity ultimately led to the deaths of several wolves, including their pups.
September 11, 2017
Urge the Alberta government to oppose the Alberta wolf cull
Various non-profit organizations across the country, including The Fur-Bearers, are calling on Canadians to urge the Alberta government to abandon a draft plan to help
July 25, 2016
