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Have you ever been swooped or dive-bombed by a crow? Although it is intimidating, crows aren’t attacking you, they’re just being protective parents. Rather than “attacking”, this behaviour is simply a warning to stay away from their young. They will swoop down from trees, fly close and may even brush against you. The first time …
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News Category: Wildlife
Do you want to attract birds to your backyard or patio? The trick is to provide the essentials that support their existence. Like us, birds need three basic things to survive: food, water and shelter. You can help provide all three – right in your own backyard. 1. Shelter shortcuts Throwing shade, or growing shade? …
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News Category: Wildlife
Wild ARC is at the beginning of their busiest time of year, when hundreds of babies will be brought through their doors every month. More than 70% of our patients are admitted just between April and September, as wild babies arrive in a massive spring and summer wave. Staff and volunteers will be working tirelessly …
Continue reading “Alone, but not abandoned – keeping moms and babies together this spring”
News Category: Wildlife
Whether on a hike or in your own backyard, wild animals and pets don’t belong together. Encounters can be scary and quickly become dangerous – for the wildlife and your pets. Read our pets and wildlife brochure (PDF). You can keep pets and wildlife safe this summer by taking these simple actions: Leash up Every …
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News Category: Wildlife
Heading outdoors to tidy up in the coming weeks? Now that baby season has started, birds and mammals could be stealthily nesting and denning around your home as we speak! Helping wildlife is easy as reading our handy tips for keeping wildlife safe as you ready your yards and gardens for spring. Trimming trees When …
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News Category: Wildlife
More than 9,760 species of wild animals and plants are critically endangered, while over 40,000 are endangered or vulnerable. This means big trouble worldwide, with so many species potentially threatened with extinction. World Wildlife Day 2025 is focused on investing in people and the planet to ensure wildlife conservation is effective and sustainable. Learn more …
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News Category: Wildlife
The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is setting its sights on a bold future for animal welfare in the province with the launch of its new 2025-2030 strategic plan. With an emphasis on tackling the root causes of animal suffering, while continuing to act as a safety net for …
News Category: Adoption, Animal cruelty, Farm, Pet care, Wildlife, Youth
Love is in the air – and not just for humans! February marks the beginning of many wild animals’ mating season, many of them looking for a life-long mate. Did you know these B.C. animals mate for life? Barn owls Male and female barn owls often mate for life and may regularly use the …
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News Category: Wildlife
Another incredible year at the BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) has come to an end! While staff are already preparing for the busy season ahead, let’s reflect on some notable cases and hard work that went into treating wild animals last year. Thanks to the dedication of staff, volunteers and our community, …
Continue reading “Wild ARC year-in-review – 2,043 animals treated in 2024”
News Category: Wildlife
The BC SPCA’s Wild ARC in Metchosin is collaborating with a Royal Roads University (RRU) Master’s student on a post-release monitoring study of orphaned raccoons that were in care over the summer. Overseen by wildlife veterinarian, Dr. Adam Hering, the study began in September 2024, with nine of Wild ARC’s juvenile raccoons fitted with GPS/radio …
News Category: Wildlife
