Releasing a bunny bought as a gift isn’t a good idea – and it can create far more harms than people may initially think. Here’s how releasing rabbits can impact your community, and other ways to celebrate gift giving this #Easter that won’t put animals at risk: buff.ly/ZppAtVh

Canada is home to an incredible variety of wild animals, and some might be living closer than you think! Here's a closer look at three animals you may be surprised to know can be found in our own cities and communities: beavers, black bears, and bobcats. Learn more: buff.ly/5mmAvy2

Rabbits live for up to 10 years, and adopting one should be a well-planned commitment. Here are five reasons why rabbits should not be given as #Easter gifts, and what you can do instead to help. Learn more: buff.ly/NDWkatN

VICTORY! The Icelandic fashion week, which takes place in Reykjavik in September, joins fashion weeks in Copenhagen, London and New York which have also dropped the use of fur. www.humaneworld.org/en/news/icel...

Black bears are on the move! 🐻 With warmer temperatures and recent rain, grass and dandelions are emerging earlier, which are key food sources for bears. To help bears this spring, remember to secure garbage, remove attractants, give them space, and stay calm. Coexistence starts with us.

Have you noticed coyotes out and about recently? Coyotes are often more visible in spring and early summer as they den and raise their pups. Understanding the behaviour of our wild neighbours helps us coexist. Here are a few tips for coexisting during coyote pupping season: buff.ly/XZsraHQ

Horrifying: Winnipeg is once again planning to exterminate gentle ground squirrels in its parks. Last year, following public pushback, the plan was halted. But now, the new plan is to use even crueller methods—suffocating foam & poisonous bait.

Beavers bring SO many benefits: especially to aquatic ecosystems, but also the climate, flood reduction, rural economies, etc., etc... And they *coevolved* with Irish ecosystems, so would fit in perfectly. We need to be having a national conversation about this. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

Last week, we attended the One Health: Antimicrobial Resistance & Emerging Zoonoses Conference, an event to foster interdisciplinary learning, build cross sector networks, & support research and partnerships spanning human, animal, and environmental health. Here’s our key takeaways: buff.ly/4P0hkG2

It's common to see baby wild animals outside during spring. But unless the animal is truly orphaned or injured, there is no need to rescue them—and in fact, your “help” might actually hurt. These tips can help you decide whether to take action. www.humaneworld.org/en/resources...

We’ve uncovered terrible suffering on fur farms in Iceland and we, along with our partner Animal Welfare Iceland, urgently need your help to shut this dying industry down for good! hwfa.link/bs031826

Leg-hold traps are still legal in Canada - and may be in your community. These traps cause significant injuries to fur-bearing animals, including family pets. Learn more and take action here: buff.ly/kc9PrfY

March is a time of rapid seasonal shifts across Canada. On roadways, this can lead to serious hazards for drivers and wildlife. We’ve compiled these important road safety tips to help keep you and the animals safe: buff.ly/ousHjbt

A bridge between 2 worlds - urban & natural. For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2026/3/... #coyote #songdog #canislatrans @briggsalexa.bsky.social @thefurbearers.bsky.social #wildlifephotography #naturephotography @projectcoyote.bsky.social #yyc #winter

Across Canada, national parks visitation is increasing, with both wildlife and management teams feeling the pressure. Here’s what we can do to help, and why the choices we make play a meaningful role in supporting long-term coexistence: buff.ly/fm90CNM

A bill introduced last week in #Colorado’s state legislature would protect beavers from commercial and recreational trapping on public lands while supporting wildfire and drought resistance. We'll continue to monitor this legislation and provide updates as they become available: buff.ly/jTWY1UO

It looks like nature's engineers might finally catch a dam break! Conservation groups joined state Rep. Mandy Lindsay, Rep. Elizabeth Velasco, Sen. Cathy Kipp and Sen. Lisa Cutter to introduce a first-of-its-kind bill to protect #beavers on #PublicLands 🦫🦫 Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4rrmycJ

Bird feeders and other feeding stations aren’t just a food source for birds — they can also attract small and large mammals, leading to negative encounters with wildlife. Here are some of the best ways to support birds in your community. Learn more: buff.ly/fiIWDUY

A very local, in-depth Wild Revelstoke episode about human-coyote conflict & tips for coexistence - securing attractants, guarding pets & toddlers, and instilling fear. Highly timely as we enter coyote breeding season 🐺 📻 Tune in Monday, Feb. 23 @ 8:30 am PST, 92.5 FM stokefm.com/the-morning-...

Latest on Wild Revelstoke, I dove into the declining presence of southern mountain caribou around Revy & why it’s a critical time for safeguarding their future as environmental orgs take our federal government to court 🦌 📻 Tune in again to 92.5FM on March 9 @ 8:30am PDT stokefm.com/the-morning-...

Disinformation can spread quickly on social media during coyote mating season. Learn the facts about this time of year and how to safely coexist with our wild neighbours. What’s the most common myth you’ve heard about coyotes?

Watch the whole discussion here! 🦊👇

Scientists are reporting that China’s fur industry is a hot spot for deadly virus outbreaks. With nearly 100 fur farms operating in Canada, the next outbreak could be closer than we think. Canada needs to address the public health and animal welfare risks that the industry presents: buff.ly/nlOXzl9

Cody Roberts, the Wyoming man facing a felony animal cruelty charge for allegedly bringing a wolf into a bar, plans to accept a plea deal. He will likely face 18 months of probation and a $1,000 fine. www.jhnewsandguide.com/news/environ...

It is UnFURgivable that animals continue to suffer on fur farms for frivolous fur fashion. An EU-wide ban on fur farming and farmed fur product trade must be delivered - the time for a Fur Free Europe is now. Learn more at Unfurgivable.eu. @furfreealliance.bsky.social #UnFURgivable #FurFreeEurope

Leg-hold traps are still legal in Canada - and may be in your community. These traps cause significant injuries to fur-bearing animals, including family pets. Here are a few quick facts about leg-hold traps, and how to protect yourself and your family: buff.ly/lO3ivQO

In this resource, we explore trends in the number of animals used in research in the U.S. and Canada, based on data tracked by government and non-profit agencies for the past several decades. https://faunalytics.org/how-many-animals-are-used-in-research-a-deep-look-at-the-united-states-canada/

Help your community coexist with wildlife with our free educational door hangers! We offer three types: bear, coyote, and general wildlife. Each door hanger is designed to inform residents about local wildlife activity and attractant management. Order them here: buff.ly/nipKX5m

The Fur-Bearers is pleased to announce the release of the 2026 edition of our Post-Fur Future Report! This in-depth document, designed for policymakers, outlines the risks of fur farming to public health, the economy, animal welfare, and offers recommendations for Canadian policy: buff.ly/SVfQogP

BC’s Bear Smart program is lauded for helping municipalities reduce or eliminate bear encounters, but FOI records obtained by The Fur-Bearers show it’s understaffed, not communicating its status, and creating confusion and missed opportunities in communities: buff.ly/deybe0A #BCpoli

Song dog - you make my heart sing! For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2026/2/... #coyote #canislatrans #songdog @briggsalexa.bsky.social @thefurbearers.bsky.social @projectcoyote.bsky.social #wildlifephotography #naturephotography @ripfriattfro.bsky.social #🦊

Two Texada Island residents were sentenced and received a total $6,000 in penalties in connection with the killing of the grizzly bear known as Tex. The Fur-Bearers are continuing to review the chronology, internal government processes, and outcomes of what happened to Tex: buff.ly/u5l21kk

74% of British Columbians support the idea of updated trapping regulations to reduce the risk of pets being injured or killed, according to a recent Research Co. poll. Contact your BC MLA and Minister Randene Neill to tell them you want to see trapping regulations updated: buff.ly/d504ztW

Coyotes are on the move - have you seen them where you live? Most encounters are harmless, but it’s always smart to be prepared. Here’s what to do if you come across a coyote: buff.ly/WXa1wsX

Canada’s national sustainable development strategy is being updated, and we’re making sure fur-bearing animals have a voice. We’re calling for an end to fur farming and for air and water goals to include animal welfare and public health. Read our full submission: buff.ly/EWMcRoY #cdnpoli

Save the date! 📅 Animal Justice’s Animal Law & Advocacy Conference returns Oct 2–4, 2026, at @torontomet.bsky.social. Call for submissions is now open. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4asKMOn! #ALAC2026

A month after a young female wolf from Yellowstone’s most famous pack was illegally killed, advocates are calling for justice. A $31,000 reward for information is being offered, and anyone with tips is urged to visit tipmont.mt.gov. ca.news.yahoo.com/poacher-kill...

In our Who’s Who on Fur Farms series, we explored species found on Canadian fur farms and highlighted how fur farming affects each one. Interviews with wildlife experts revealed a pattern - a mismatch between the needs of wild animals and the realities of their lives on fur farms: buff.ly/7i2X9Mo

In 2025, the BC COS killed 211 black bears - the lowest total since 2011. The Fur-Bearers welcome this news but caution that non-lethal solutions may still not be prioritized, and the rate of lethal interventions remains largely unchanged: buff.ly/xrtx1Xn #BCpoli

The province is consulting on this plan until January 28. Tell the government to reject this extermination plan & focus on non-lethal alternatives!

In Canada and around the world, the future of fur farming is fading. Now, a breakthrough from the World Health Organization (WHO) gives further impetus for governments around the world to mitigate the public health risks associated with fur farming by ending the practice: buff.ly/vbfPIKs

Trapping is a licensed, legal activity across Canada, but its effects on communities, pets, and wildlife are devastating. For many, encounters with wildlife traps are traumatic. Two of our supporters recently shared their experiences and the lasting impacts they have had: buff.ly/ZxtZ36J

The Fur-Bearers would like to acknowledge the changes the BC COS has undertaken to improve outcomes for black bears in British Columbia. The reduction in killings, two years in a row, is a positive trend. We will have a full statement and unpack this news more fully for our supporters next week.

In the fur farming industry, strategically crafted terms are often used to soften or obscure the harsh realities of the practice. We’re sharing some of the terms and phrases most commonly used by the industry and breaking down what they actually mean: buff.ly/UgsTkkV

Body-gripping #traps are cruel and indiscriminate, meaning they harm anything that encounters them, like this husky named Moon who was killed by a trap in Canada. people.com/dog-killed-b... #Trapping #KeepWildlifeInTheWild #AnimalWelfare #BanTrapping

Traps set near rural residential areas and public roads put pets and families at risk. Sign the petition to call for stronger trapping regulations in #Quebec to protect both animals and people:

Join the online panel “The Fight to End Fur Farming”, hosted by @animal-justice.bsky.social on January 21 at 7 PM ET. Featuring The Fur-Bearers' Lesley Fox and other leading advocates, the discussion will cover legal strategies, public health risks, and ways to end fur farming: buff.ly/A7Pp4KN

Two young raccoons maimed in cuff-style traps in a Maple Ridge yard were humanely euthanized after assessment by Critter Care Wildlife Society. It’s believed the traps were intentionally set. Anyone with information is asked to contact the RAPP Line: buff.ly/1FKbPLL #bcpoli #cdnpoli

Are you seeing social media posts alleging coyotes will lure your dog from your yard to be ambushed, along with other claims? Learning about coyote behaviour is essential for coexistence - we’re breaking down common coyote myths versus facts to help set the record straight: buff.ly/GC9h2aa

A 2 yr old Husky, Moon, was tragically killed by a baited Conibear trap in #EastKootenay. We’ve partnered with @exposedwildlife.bsky.social to support Moon’s owners in calling for the creation of Moon’s Law, which would prohibit trapping on public lands in BC. Add your voice: buff.ly/JRe7kFi #bcpoli