Beavers (Castor canadensis) are often thought of in popular culture as industrious rodents that gnaw trees and build dams. But...
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British Columbia is full of snakes. There, I said it. Some of you, mostly nature-minded people, will eagerly continue reading...
Tucked away in the misty mountains of Vancouver Island lives one of the rarest mammals in North America – and...
For many people, a pigeon is a messy, sometimes noisy urban bird that fouls buildings and statues, whereas a dove...
On a brisk winter day in February 2019, then-provincial wildlife veterinarian Helen Schwantje and Chris Proctor, senior wildlife biologist with...
The rain comes down fast as the sun sets and we drive to our campsite. We planned our roof-top camping...
On a calm winter morning in coastal British Columbia, the shoreline can look almost empty – until the tide turns....
The Dall’s porpoise (Phocoenoides dalli) is a fascinating marine mammal known for its remarkable agility and distinctive appearance. Found primarily...
Winter In BC Isn’t Quiet – You Just Have To Know Where To Look Once the snow flies, many people...
The dewlap, commonly referred to as a “bell,” is one of the more distinctive physical features of a moose. This...
The spirit bear, also known as a Kermode bear, is a colour phase of black bear with cream-coloured fur and...
As the October moon swells and jack-o’-lanterns grin from porches across BC, creatures of the night take center stage. Among...
