June 27, 2025When temperatures soar in the midst of heat domes and wildfires, our local B.C. wildlife can struggle to cope. Like us, animals need to stay hydrated and be able to find shelter so they can get out of the scorching sun and avoid heat stress. You can help, starting in your own backyard. Use a …
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June 6, 2025World Ocean Day is celebrated every year on June 8 to spread awareness about risks to aquatic environments and how you can prevent them. World Ocean Day commemorates and acknowledges all that the ocean provides us with. The ocean, which covers 70 percent of the earth’s surface, produces at least 50 percent of the planet’s …
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May 26, 2025British Columbia is home to two species of otters – river otters and sea otters. Sea otters spend their lives in the ocean. They mate, sleep, groom, hunt, and give birth in the water. River otters are often confused for sea otters when they’re spotted in or near the ocean, but river otters are also …
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May 22, 2025B.C. is home to just one species of native freshwater turtle, the western painted turtle. Unfortunately, these native pond turtles are at risk due to habitat loss, road mortality and competition with alien invaders. Do you know how to tell the difference between a wild turtle and an abandoned pet? Read on to learn how, …
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May 12, 2025Families of geese and ducks with their babies in tow is an awww-inspiring sight. For the new parents, springtime can be perilous as they help their newly-hatched babies make their way from their nest site to nearby streams, ponds and lakes. For Canada geese, both the male and female parents will care for the goslings. …
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April 16, 2025Despite being a critical part of our ecosystems, bats are far from being universally adored. Perhaps this is why they tend to be missing from conversations about the impacts of cats on wildlife. Yet, just like birds, bats are vulnerable to cat predation. Read on to find out why, and what you can do to …
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April 16, 2025Looking for a way to celebrate Earth Day? Why not plant bee-friendly plants and flowers in your backyard and flower boxes? Your garden will flourish, and you’ll be helping to combat a growing global concern – diminishing bee colonies. Bees are responsible for pollinating 30 per cent of the world’s crops and 90 per cent …
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April 8, 2025Have 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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March 31, 2025Do 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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March 27, 2025Wild 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 …
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