We are pleased to announce the recipients for The Fur-Bearers Arts & Science Scholarship for 2024: Nadja Lubiw-Hazard and Nadia Xenakis. Thank you to everyone who applied and has shown interest in the scholarship program! The Fur-Bearers Arts & Science Scholarship was created in 2021 to support individuals who are committed to improving coexistence with […]
Raccoons are incredibly intelligent, social animals who play vital roles in ecosystems across Canada. But sadly, some residents want to remove raccoons from their properties for various reasons – and that can lead to tragedy. “My neighbour is trapping raccoons, what should I do?” is a common question asked of The Fur-Bearers. While regulations vary […]
A $1,000 reward for information leading to the identification and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the apparent poaching of two black bears on the Harrison River near Chilliwack is being offered by wildlife protection charity The Fur-Bearers. According to recent media reports, a fisherman discovered two dead black bears tied together and floating in […]
Working dogs like Siberian huskies have the smallest brains relative to their body size, scientists found. (Image credit: Таисья Корчак/Getty Images) Dogs with bigger brains relative to their bodies aren’t necessarily smarter, a new study finds. The research, published Nov. 13 in the journal Biology Letters, suggests that while working dogs may have more complex […]
The mountain lions of Greater Los Angeles are becoming more active at night to cope with humans hiking, cycling and jogging in their habitat.A female mountain lion named “P65” with her kittens in Greater Los Angeles. (Image credit: © National Park Service)Mountain lions are prowling Greater Los Angeles at night to avoid humans exercising on […]
