On a brisk winter day in February 2019, then-provincial wildlife veterinarian Helen Schwantje and Chris Proctor, senior wildlife biologist with...
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On a calm winter morning in coastal British Columbia, the shoreline can look almost empty – until the tide turns....
The spirit bear, also known as a Kermode bear, is a colour phase of black bear with cream-coloured fur and...
Where Haida Gwaii tapers to a storm-scoured point, a scatter of low, wave-washed rocks called the Kerouard Islands cradles one...
The Dall’s porpoise (Phocoenoides dalli) is a fascinating marine mammal known for its remarkable agility and distinctive appearance. Found primarily...
The dewlap, commonly referred to as a “bell,” is one of the more distinctive physical features of a moose. This...
A raven circles low overhead, scanning its maritime surroundings. When it banks in my direction, I can see it’s scanning...
Tucked away in the misty mountains of Vancouver Island lives one of the rarest mammals in North America – and...
British Columbia is home to an abundance of wildlife, from towering grizzly bears to elusive coastal wolves. Among its diverse...
As the October moon swells and jack-o’-lanterns grin from porches across BC, creatures of the night take center stage. Among...
Quite a while ago, when I was in Boy Scouts, my small team took the name Wolverine Patrol. As 12-year-olds,...
If you’ve never seen a geoduck before, prepare to be surprised. Native to the coastal waters of British Columbia, the...
