Beavers (Castor canadensis) are often thought of in popular culture as industrious rodents that gnaw trees and build dams. But...
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For many people, a pigeon is a messy, sometimes noisy urban bird that fouls buildings and statues, whereas a dove...
As the October moon swells and jack-o’-lanterns grin from porches across BC, creatures of the night take center stage. Among...
On a brisk winter day in February 2019, then-provincial wildlife veterinarian Helen Schwantje and Chris Proctor, senior wildlife biologist with...
The Dall’s porpoise (Phocoenoides dalli) is a fascinating marine mammal known for its remarkable agility and distinctive appearance. Found primarily...
A raven circles low overhead, scanning its maritime surroundings. When it banks in my direction, I can see it’s scanning...
Where Haida Gwaii tapers to a storm-scoured point, a scatter of low, wave-washed rocks called the Kerouard Islands cradles one...
British Columbia is home to an abundance of wildlife, from towering grizzly bears to elusive coastal wolves. Among its diverse...
“How many people can say they have something wild that comes home from 500 miles away? I dropped the wife...
British Columbia is full of snakes. There, I said it. Some of you, mostly nature-minded people, will eagerly continue reading...
Quite a while ago, when I was in Boy Scouts, my small team took the name Wolverine Patrol. As 12-year-olds,...
Winter In BC Isn’t Quiet – You Just Have To Know Where To Look Once the snow flies, many people...
