Beavers (Castor canadensis) are often thought of in popular culture as industrious rodents that gnaw trees and build dams. But...
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If you’ve never seen a geoduck before, prepare to be surprised. Native to the coastal waters of British Columbia, the...
British Columbia is full of snakes. There, I said it. Some of you, mostly nature-minded people, will eagerly continue reading...
Where Haida Gwaii tapers to a storm-scoured point, a scatter of low, wave-washed rocks called the Kerouard Islands cradles one...
The rain comes down fast as the sun sets and we drive to our campsite. We planned our roof-top camping...
Winter In BC Isn’t Quiet – You Just Have To Know Where To Look Once the snow flies, many people...
British Columbia is home to an abundance of wildlife, from towering grizzly bears to elusive coastal wolves. Among its diverse...
The Dall’s porpoise (Phocoenoides dalli) is a fascinating marine mammal known for its remarkable agility and distinctive appearance. Found primarily...
Quite a while ago, when I was in Boy Scouts, my small team took the name Wolverine Patrol. As 12-year-olds,...
On a brisk winter day in February 2019, then-provincial wildlife veterinarian Helen Schwantje and Chris Proctor, senior wildlife biologist with...
The spirit bear, also known as a Kermode bear, is a colour phase of black bear with cream-coloured fur and...
The dewlap, commonly referred to as a “bell,” is one of the more distinctive physical features of a moose. This...
