A cougar was tragically killed near Canmore, Alberta, leaving behind two orphaned kits - now at Parc Safari. Outcry for policy change continues. @johnemarriott.bsky.social and Executive Director of @exposedwildlife.bsky.social, Maggie Spizziri, join Defender Radio to share updates: buff.ly/4xecR05

Legal teams are stepping up to defend Canada’s environmental laws. As multiple bills were implemented with the intention of fast-tracking economic growth, vulnerable wildlife is at further risk from shortsighted development and large-scale infrastructure. Learn more: naturecanada.ca/news/blog/de...

Learn more about our call to improve road safety for wildlife and sign Nakoda's Letter here: www.exposedwildlifeconservancy.org/nakodas-letter #wildlife #conservation

A sea otter feasting on a red rock crab off northern Vancouver Island, BC. We (@exposedwildlife.bsky.social) did a short documentary on sea otters back in 2020: A Wildlife Conservation SUCCESS: The Miraculous Return of Canada’s Sea Otters www.exposedwildlifeconservancy.org/videos/ex-ep...

Exciting news! Exposed is expanding our team. We're looking for a skilled and motivated Outreach & Communications Specialist to help amplify our advocacy, grow our community, and drive meaningful change for Canada’s apex predators. Details here: www.exposedwildlifeconservancy.org/positions/ou...

📝 The results are in. Polling we commissioned with @cpawssab.bsky.social show protecting the province’s lands, waters, and wildlife is, in fact, a core value held by nearly all Albertans that transcends political lines. 💡: cpawsnab.org/all-news/new...

In late 2023, #Alberta expanded cougar hunting quotas with no public consultation or new science. Docs obtained by @thenarwhal.ca show this came from top-down direction, not expert data. Learn more and take action: shorturl.at/t9VyM @exposedwildlife.bsky.social @albertawilderness.bsky.social

Did you know cougars go by over 40 different names, more than any other wild cat in the world? Whether you’ve heard them called mountain lions, pumas, panthers, or ghost cats, they’re all the same incredible species: Puma concolor. Learn more here: www.exposedwildlifeconservancy.org/knowledge-ba...

"Expanded cougar hunting was 'based on direction from [the] minister last year and input from stakeholders,' according to an internal email... Those stakeholders were limited to members of the Alberta Professional Outfitters Society and the Alberta Tree Hounds Association."

Meet Zeus, another one of the Khutzeymateen's big boys. He's not quite as big or as mean-looking as Reacher, but Zeus put in a hard few weeks worth of work this spring courting three different females, including taking over with Big Mum after Reacher moved on.

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, Reacher, the single largest grizzly bear I have ever seen. He's standing in almost 2 foot tall sedge 'grass'!! Named after the 6'5" 250 lb tv character Jack Reacher.

Press Release: Conservation Groups Calling for Rescinding of Harmful Decisions Made by Minister of Forestry and Parks. Please click the link to learn more and see how you can take action. #wildlife #conservation www.exposedwildlifeconservancy.org/news/rescind...

Grizzly bears sit at the top of the food chain and are listed as Threatened in Alberta. Being “apex” isn’t protection. It’s responsibility—and that responsibility is ours. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates and advocacy tools: www.exposedwildlifeconservancy.org/community/ne...

For #TrailCamTuesday, here's a mother cougar passing by the camera with her kittens in tow. #wildlife

Horrendous news out of Banff.

A cougar @johnemarriott.bsky.social tracked for years was killed earlier this year near Canmore, leaving two orphaned kits. This tragic event deeply affected John, and he is advocating for change to protect wildlife in Alberta. Tune in to Defender Radio for the story: buff.ly/1JtUYit

The Truth about Snares - Trapped in the Past Part I focuses on killing neck snares, the science and the ethics behind this cruel and archaic trapping device that is still used in Canada and the US despite being banned in more than 85 countries worldwide. www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8zR...

Alberta earns failing grade in conservation: report www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...

For #TrailCamTuesday, here's a look back at a Black Bear and her two cubs that spent some time in the area around my trail cams a few summers ago. Mad respect for the patience of this Mama Bear! #wildlife

Another recent article regarding this tragic story. We're working hard to find ways to make sure this doesn't keep happening. Stay tuned for details on how you can help! #wildlife #conservation

Interested in learning more about cougars and what successful co-existence looks like? Check out our Cougar Knowledge Base: www.exposedwildlifeconservancy.org/knowledge-ba... #wildlife #conservation

Exclusive: Government leaders are one step closer to formally protecting the 50,000-square-kilometre Seal River watershed, which is more than 99 per cent intact, reports @jsrutgers.bsky.social for The Narwhal and the Winnipeg Free Press: thenarwhal.ca/manitoba-sea...

Bonus #TrailCamTuesday post: Here's a coyote moving through the woods on a winter day. #wildlife

We think the answer is pretty clear and hope you do as well. #wildlife #conservation.

The gorgeous female cougar that was killed by a guide and hunter in Canmore last week for a $7K bounty paid by a US trophy hunting org.. For details, visit my IG and FB, and to help, donate to @exposedwildlife.bsky.social at www.exposedwc.org CBC article: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

This is a really good read from Jasper Local regarding the changes Alberta has made to its cougar hunting policies. #wildlife #conservation www.jasperlocal.com/2025/02/14/a...

This is a really good read from Jasper Local regarding the changes Alberta has made to its cougar hunting policies. #wildlife #conservation www.jasperlocal.com/2025/02/14/a...

Let’s talk about cougar science for a moment in light of what's been happening in Canmore and with the mother cougar that got killed by hound hunters, orphaning two young spotted kittens. (if you missed it, you can catch up on my IG or FB)... 1/4

@exposedwildlife.bsky.social is hiring!! Are you passionate about protecting and advocating for threatened apex predators like bears, wolves and cougars in Western Canada and beyond? www.exposedwildlifeconservancy.org/jobs

Two cougar kittens near #Canmore are orphaned after their mother was killed by hunters. Thank you @johnemarriott.bsky.social for speaking out - make sure to follow John and the @exposedwildlife.bsky.social team for ways to help. www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/vide...

Here's some more media coverage of the two cougars kittens that have been orphaned after hunters killed their mother. #wildlife #conservation www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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The Cougar Coexistence Project looks to mitigate cougar-human conflict by educating communities and the public on how to properly recreate, manage, and live in coexistence with Cougars in Alberta. Learn more here: www.exposedwildlifeconservancy.org/projects/cou... 📷: @johnemarriott.bsky.social

You can listen to @johnemarriott.bsky.social now on Real Talk with Ryan Jespersen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQUc...

Be sure to catch @johnemarriott.bsky.social this morning at 8:35 MST on the @ryanjespersen.bsky.social Show to talk about his recent discovery of a cougar that was killed by hunters leaving two young kittens orphaned. #wildlife #conservation. www.ryanjespersen.com

Today, we celebrate women in science! 🔬🌿 From studying endangered species to restoring habitats, women are making a lasting impact on conservation. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wQCSP 🌎✨ #WomenInScience

Back to wildlife again, a black bear with a fresh pink salmon in the Great Bear Rainforest in British Columbia, Canada. Enjoy!

The Trapped In the Past Campaign exists to raise awareness of the trapping industry as a whole, and to completely ban snares for both commercial and recreational trapping. #wildlife #conservation Link: www.exposedwildlifeconservancy.org/projects/ref... 📷: @timosborne.bsky.social

The latest on river otters in Alberta thanks to @exposedwildlife.bsky.social

This educational material is excellent. After my recent thrilling encounter with a cougar, I have even more respect for these incredible creatures. Not to be feared, but revered.

Ice grizzlies of the Arcti...errr, of the Chilcotin. Your daily dose of something nice here on BSky.

The Cougar Coexistence Project looks to mitigate cougar-human conflict by educating communities and the public on how to properly recreate, manage, and live in coexistence with Cougars in Alberta. Learn more here: www.exposedwildlifeconservancy.org/projects/cou... 📷: @johnemarriott.bsky.social

SPOILER ALERT: Yes, it is. #wildlife #conservation

One of our goals is to make wildlife conservation accessible and easy to understand for everyone. With knowledge comes informed decision making, and we want to change how wildlife is managed in Canada and beyond. 📷: @johnemarriott.bsky.social

Wildlife killing contests are unethical, go against scientific knowledge, and can create an increase in negative encounters between wildlife and people. Thank you to @exposedwildlife.bsky.social for speaking out on this issue - contact your MLA to take action. #ABpoli therockies.life/is-it-time-t...

A family from #PEI is raising awareness about the dangers of traps after their dog, River, was trapped by a neck snare. They're sharing her story to highlight the risks of trapping in the province and push for change. Learn more and find out how you can take action: buff.ly/3PMt6lR

The "1st Annual Coyote Classic," a coyote killing contest, has been announced months after Alberta's "Top Wolf Killing Contest." Just heartbreaking news. #wildlife

Wolves, like humans, thrive on communication. Dive into our knowledge base to discover facts about wolves and other wildlife, empowering you with the info you need for a successful wildlife conservation journey: www.exposedwildlifeconservancy.org/knowledge-ba... 📷: @johnemarriott.bsky.social

Research from team of my U of A friends & colleagues details impacts of recreation on grizzly habitat use. Sharing the landscape w/ these carnivores = thinking about managing human impact when we're planning & using trails. #mla #bkn #environment #wildlife #management #data #ableg #abpoli