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British Columbians love spending time with their dogs outdoors, but unexpected wildlife encounters can have negative impacts for dogs, wild animals, and yourself! You can help minimize risks by learning … Read more Avoiding unexpected dog-wildlife encounters
Feeding wildlife might seem like a good idea and a way to help animals. However, you may inadvertently attract unwanted wildlife, like rodents, to your property, and feeding can often … Read more Harms of wildlife feeding and how it contributes to unwanted wildlife on your property
Coyotes can be found across most landscapes in B.C., and despite their adaptable and curious nature, are often the subject of misunderstanding and fear. Coyotes play a crucial role in … Read more Coexisting with coyotes during breeding season
When you are out and about in the city or the suburbs, squirrels are some of the most common mammals you will spot. It is a good idea to get … Read more Meet your urban wildlife neighbours: what you need to know about grey squirrels
If you’ve ever had raccoons in your backyard or encountered a wild animal on a trail at a close distance, you’ve probably wished they would just move along. Knowing how … Read more Hazing wildlife: what is humane harassment and how to use it
You may be surprised where wild animals choose to set up their homes! Every spring, wildlife rehabilitation centres and wildlife control companies hear a lot of the same call – … Read more DIY “critter check” for your home
“Hi, we had a squirrel in our attic, and we hired a wildlife removal company a few days ago. We just went up there to see how they did, and … Read more Watch for wild babies during spring cleaning
Have you ever lived with a nest-door neighbour? It can be a true joy to watch baby birds grow up under the attentive care of their avian parents, but they … Read more Meet your urban wildlife neighbours: how to humanely handle nest-door neighbours
Wild rats have a pretty bad reputation. Filthy, pest, vermin – you name it, they’ve been called it! When people think about rats, they might not think of words like … Read more Meet your urban wildlife neighbours: the secret lives of wild rats
Just thinking about skunks can bring up “scent”-imental feelings for some people, and we often forget to appreciate skunks as shy and gentle neighbours. How much do you know about … Read more Meet your urban wildlife neighbours: what you need to know about skunks