Wildlife
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‘All contingencies’ on the table in race to save orca calf stranded on B.C. coastA rescue team working to coax a stranded killer whale calf from a lagoon off northern Vancouver Island is prepared to change tactics to save its life, including the possibility of lifting the orca out to the open ocean, says a Fisheries Department marine mammal co-ordinator.Environment11 hours
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Marine heat wave linked to 20% drop in North Pacific humpbacks: StudyThe study found a 20 per cent drop in North Pacific humpback whale populations between 2012 and 2022 appears to be linked to the 2014-2016 marine heat wave known as "the blob."EducationMar 11
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Manitoba updating technology for wildlife population surveysManitoba's government will use long-range drones and infrared cameras 'to collect better data in a more efficient manner,' says Jamie Moses, natural resources ministerEnvironmentMar 1
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Stowaway kitties, hero pigs and a deer that swam with orcas: 2023 animal stories we lovedFrom an orca and a deer swimming together to stowaway cats to hero pigs, there were no shortage of animal stories that delighted B.C. readers this year.CanadaDec 24, 2023
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Black bear attacks woman running on Salmon Arm, B.C. trailThe bear then "bit and shook her" before disengaging and leaving the area, according to the B.C. Conservation Officer Service. Officials were unable to locate the animal.EnvironmentNov 21, 2023
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Victoria police kill ‘full-grown’ cougar spotted in city parkVictoria police say they were forced to put down an adult cougar spotted twice in the city on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023.EnvironmentNov 21, 2023
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Trick-or-treat? Halloween displays and sweets ‘problematic’ for some animalsThey are some of Alberta's spookiest creatures. Bats and owls have become iconic Halloween wildlife. But some may inadvertently be becoming part of the display.CanadaOct 30, 2023
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B.C. man accused of feeding wildlife says he did nothing wrongA North Vancouver man accused of feeding wildlife appeared in B.C. Provincial Court on Tuesday, telling Global News he doesn't believe he did anything wrong.EnvironmentOct 24, 2023
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‘Screaming for help’: Vancouver woman, dog healing from raccoon attackCarol Alexander said she started "kicking it and screaming for help" as she struck the raccoon with her dog's leash. She was certain the critter would kill her pooch.EnvironmentOct 10, 2023
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Alberta mountain town to allow 2 major developments to go ahead after losing appealTwo major developments that could almost double the population of an Alberta mountain community will go ahead after Alberta's highest court dismissed an appeal by the town.CanadaOct 4, 2023