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Hamilton, Ontario
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Nadja Lubiw-Hazard, an Ontario-based veterinarian and author, has created a heartwarming story in her children’s book, Tizzy and Me: Fifteen Ways to Love a Mink. This book is a warm, engaging read with a strong moral centre. Read our full review below! buff.ly/4fOJX2E
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WINNER - Animal Portraits - Wildlife Photographer of the Year #WPY60
Wow, what can I say?! The past few days have been some of the most surreal of my life. For those of you that caught my speech live last night during the "Oscars of Wildlife Photography," thank you so ... 1/3
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The Fur-Bearers are at the UBCM Trade Show at the Vancouver Convention Center from September 18 - 19! Visit our booth to learn about wildlife issues and receive coexistence literature. We also have a draw for a gift basket featuring local BC wine! #UBCM24
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Our friends at @HumaneCanada want YOU to speak at their #SummitforAnimals in Montreal next year! Hear more about how to apply, what kind of topics they're looking for, and more on our #DefenderRadio #podcast this week! Listen now: buff.ly/4goxd3D
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A study is highlighting the viral threats posed by fur farms in China. Researchers identified “125 virus species, including 36 that were novel and 39 at potentially high risk of cross-species transmission, including zoonotic spillover.”
Read more at buff.ly/47uA0UQ
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The Lives of Sea Turtles and Why They Matter
Christine Figgener highlights the biology & ecology of sea turtles and showcases the complexity of threats.
Her book could motivate people to do more and entirely fall in love with these prehistoric creatures.
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While raccoons play a vital role in ecosystems, their activities can create issues for homeowners and businesses. Here’s a few things to know if you’re trying to prevent issues with raccoons from arising – or need to mitigate some already in place. buff.ly/3SjL0hU
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Climate change, public health, and animal welfare: towards a One Health approach to reducing animal agriculture’s climate footprint
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The Complex Social Lives of Ants and Why They Matter
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Lawsuits filed by five mink fur farm businesses were dismissed in a decision by BC's Supreme Court this week. Click below to learn more and read the decision in full. #BCpoli #furfarming buff.ly/4dAvzdA
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Grizzly bears and elephant seals are both in the news due to peoples’ attempts to get close for photos in Canada. We must always remember that wildlife have their own emotions and needs and deserve to be given space to experience and express them. buff.ly/3QnPMth
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Permits are a legal requirement and not necessarily reflective of a high ethical standard. @UBC needs to champion modern methods to study coyotes, not leg hold traps and neck snares. bc.ctvnews.ca/advocates-ques… #vanpoli @nathancullen @ParkBoard #bcpoli
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In partnership with @exposdwc, the docu-series "Trapped in the Past" challenges why killing neck snares are legal to use, and how they put wildlife, people, and pets at risk. @johnemarriott joined Defender Radio to share more about the series. Listen now! buff.ly/3SCFPKf
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The Fur-Bearers was interviewed on @globalbc about UBC’s plans to trap and collar coyotes for research in Stanley Park and Pacific Spirit Park. This project puts park users and wildlife at risk. globalnews.ca/video/10256625…
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UBC has approved a project to trap and collar coyotes throughout #StanleyPark and #PacificSpiritPark for research into the behavioural ecology of the park’s coyotes. We’re urging UBC to suspend approval for this project. Learn more and take action👇 buff.ly/3Hzd3E0
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I'm extremely proud to finally have the first of our Trapped in the Past video series now line! Check out The Truth about Snares and please help us get the word out by commenting on YT, RT-ing here, commenting and sharing on FB and IG, etc. Thx everyone! youtube.com/watch?v=O8zRjvAn…
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Dr. Roisin Campbell-Palme of @beavertrust joined the latest episode of Defender Radio to share why returning beavers to Britain matters, and what tools are used to prevent negative encounters. Have you ever come across beavers? Let us know below! buff.ly/48HTZPe
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'Unsettling': Raccoons found suffering in traps at B.C. property dlvr.it/T1DFbx
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Alberta and Sask. provided licences to fur farms for more than 100 wild predators, including bobcat, fox, lynx and more than 50 timberwolves.
A B.C.-based animal rights group said the discovery was the first time anyone has found a wolf farm in Canada.
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The Fur-Bearers and @CoyoteWatchCAN are calling on #Saskatchewan to take action on bounties for coyotes. Saskatchewan residents can contact their MLAs and Minister of Environment to call for an end to coyote bounties using our form below.
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