Wild animals are found across the province in cities, parks, and forests. Learn more about wild animals and their natural behaviours as the first step in helping people and wildlife thrive.
Bears
Learn more about living alongside bears in B.C., and how to be “bear aware”.
Coyotes
Learn more about coexisting with coyotes, even in our biggest cities.
Deer
Learn more about urban deer, and how to humanely manage problems with deer.
Foxes
Learn more about coexisting with foxes in B.C. in urban and rural areas.
Marmots
Learn more about the four species of marmot in B.C. and how to coexist with them.
Mice and rats
Learn more about humane rodent control, and options for preventing rodents in your home.
Rabbits and hares
Learn more about the differences between rabbits and hares, and how to tell wild and domestic rabbits apart.
Raccoons
Learn how to prevent problems with raccoons or encourage them to move along.
Skunks
Learn more about skunks, and how to prevent a “smelly” encounter.
Squirrels
Learn more about the species of squirrels in B.C. and how to tell them apart.
Want to learn more about coexisting with wildlife? Read our resources.
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