Skip to content

Animal Stories

Tadpole photo wins Nanaimo man Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Tadpole photo wins Nanaimo man Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Shane Gross’s image of western toad tadpoles swimming in the sunlight among lily pads in a lake near Campbell River earned him the grand prize.
Read more >
Watch: Tired of having his fence bashed down, North Van man builds a 'bear door'

Watch: Tired of having his fence bashed down, North Van man builds a 'bear door'

The crafty North Vancouver resident was ‘shocked’ to see a clever bear use his new door to gain access to the Seymour River.
Read more >
B.C. man convicted in chihuahua death after chicken attacks

B.C. man convicted in chihuahua death after chicken attacks

Boston Bar man said he regretted having to take such a drastic measure, but felt he had no other choice.
Read more >
$1,000 reward offered after B.C. bears found gutted with paws cut off

$1,000 reward offered after B.C. bears found gutted with paws cut off

Anyone with security or trail cam footage is being asked to come forward.
Read more >
Dog that attacked deer in Oak Bay deemed 'vicious'; owner fined

Dog that attacked deer in Oak Bay deemed 'vicious'; owner fined

The owner has been issued several municipal tickets and must post a sign on their residence alerting anyone who comes to the home that a vicious dog is living there
Read more >
Letter: Meet Ernie and Eddie, Coquitlam's new backyard sculpture

Letter: Meet Ernie and Eddie, Coquitlam's new backyard sculpture

If you’ve been near Hickey Drive and Austin Avenue lately, you may have noticed a new addition to the neighbourhood, a Coquitlam homeowner writes.
Read more >
36% of Canadian bird species see decline over past 50 years

36% of Canadian bird species see decline over past 50 years

The latest State of Canada's Birds report shows major declines in the Prairies and worrying signs that seabirds could be next.
Read more >
A continued threat to birds: Window strikes soar during fall migration

A continued threat to birds: Window strikes soar during fall migration

Window collisions are a leading cause of death for migratory and resident birds across the world. Here's how you can make a difference.
Read more >
Gene mapping to target infectious brain disease in B.C. deer

Gene mapping to target infectious brain disease in B.C. deer

Scientists aim to map the movement and interaction of deer populations in the Kooteneys before they are infected with 'zombie deer disease.'
Read more >
Chihuahua euthanized after alleged abuse; B.C. man pleads not guilty

Chihuahua euthanized after alleged abuse; B.C. man pleads not guilty

Randeep Singh Ghataura allegedly hit the nine-pound dog with a shoe.
Read more >