For many people, a pigeon is a messy, sometimes noisy urban bird that fouls buildings and statues, whereas a dove...
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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...
Beavers (Castor canadensis) are often thought of in popular culture as industrious rodents that gnaw trees and build dams. But...
On a brisk winter day in February 2019, then-provincial wildlife veterinarian Helen Schwantje and Chris Proctor, senior wildlife biologist with...
If you’ve never seen a geoduck before, prepare to be surprised. Native to the coastal waters of British Columbia, the...
A raven circles low overhead, scanning its maritime surroundings. When it banks in my direction, I can see it’s scanning...
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...
Tucked away in the misty mountains of Vancouver Island lives one of the rarest mammals in North America – and...
The dewlap, commonly referred to as a “bell,” is one of the more distinctive physical features of a moose. This...
The rain comes down fast as the sun sets and we drive to our campsite. We planned our roof-top camping...
The Dall’s porpoise (Phocoenoides dalli) is a fascinating marine mammal known for its remarkable agility and distinctive appearance. Found primarily...
