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The BC SPCA is applauding the provincial government’s move to end British Columbia’s grizzly bear trophy hunt. Announced Monday by Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development Doug Donaldson and in a B.C. government release, the ban will take effect on Nov. 30 throughout British Columbia, after this year’s season. “The decision …
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Living on the West Coast, residents of Southern Vancouver Island are familiar with the wind storms that can cause damage to property and landscapes but we often forget the impact these storms can have on our local wildlife. On May 23, one such wind storm blew through Victoria and is believed to be the reason …
Continue reading “Oak Bay eaglet reunited with family”
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The public is warmly invited to join internationally known neuroscientist and researcher Dr. Lori Marino to learn more about a ground-breaking effort to create a new ocean sanctuary for former captive whales and for the rehabilitation of wild cetaceans in need. She will speak on the Whale Sanctuary Project on Tuesday, July 11 at 7 …
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In early June of 2016, Wild ARC received its first orphaned river otter of the season. This young female was found in a dog park in Duncan and was in distress as she was following people and vocalizing. An attempt was made to reunite her with her family, but there was no sign of the …
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Like other owls, Great Horned owls are opportunistic when it comes to nest and nest site selection. In fact, they do not build their own nest, but rather re-use those abandoned by other birds such as eagles, hawks, herons, crows and ravens. In some cases, these nests are not in great condition and can fall …
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The BC SPCA is applauding the Parks Board decision to ban the display of cetaceans at the Vancouver Aquarium as a significant move forward for animal welfare. “In the past 30 years, new research has emerged on the complexity of cetaceans and their ability to communicate, to create social bonds and to demonstrate cognitive abilities …
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From bison to bears to bighorn sheep, it’s no secret that Canada is home to some amazing wildlife. Each year, millions of people visit our national parks, hoping to catch a glimpse of one of these iconic species. “This mass appeal has a downside, however,” says Meghann Cant, BC SPCA animal welfare educator. “It can …
Continue reading “Celebrating Canada 150”
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As a wildlife rehabilitation centre, BC SPCA Wild ARC often sees animals arriving in need of help as the result of living in close proximity to humans – they might be hit by cars, caught by free-roaming outdoor cats, or strike windows. Sometimes, however, patients arrive with injuries that they acquired a little more ‘naturally.’ …
Continue reading “Bald Eagle injured in territorial tangle”
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Ever wondered what happens to wildlife that gets into trouble in our urban and rural communities? BC SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) has been helping to raise orphaned wild babies, heal injured wild animals and treat a range of wildlife illnesses since they opened their doors in 1997. They are proudly celebrating their …
Continue reading “Celebrate two decades of life-saving work at Wild ARC’s Open House”
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The BC SPCA applauds the Vancouver Park Board Commission, whose commissioners voted unanimously in favour of a motion to amend bylaws “to prohibit the importation and display” of live cetaceans — porpoises, whales or dolphins — at the Vancouver Aquarium. “We are thrilled with this unanimous vote,” says BC SPCA chief scientific officer Dr. Sara …
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