Trudy the badger: an unexpected guest at a BC university
Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, British Columbia had a few welcome guests this past spring: A female jeffersonii badger (Taxidea…
Notes from the Field: Morrison Creek Lamprey
The Morrison Creek Lamprey, a highly endangered and endemic species, is found only in the Morrison Creek of Vancouver Island…
There’s more to urban rats than compost
On June 18th , Canada’s news media were voicing grave concerns about rats in Vancouver. The CBC, the National Post,…
Industry volunteers to protect critical wildlife habitat
Marine reefs are suffer under the pressures of climate change and pollution. But in British Columbia, reefs have been given…
Animal Determinants of Emerging Diseases
On April 15th, the national teleconference seminar series on Animal Determinants of Emerging Diseases finished its 11th season. Highlights of…
Humpback whale losing ‘threatened’ status
The Canadian government is downgrading the protection of humpback whales off the coast of B.C. under the Species at Risk…
Factors Affecting Moose Survival in BC
A provincial framework for moose management in British Columbia (BC) is being developed, partially in response to declining moose numbers…
Review of roundworms in free ranging raccoons in British Columbia
Over the period of January 2012 to January 2014, 17 raccoons were submitted to the Animal Health Centre in Abbotsford,…
It’s raining… rat poison?
Norway and black rats are notorious for being able to exploit any resources available to them. Because of this adaptability,…
Antler Asymmetry
Whether sported atop a magnificent buck in rut, or as the perfect complement to a cozy cabin, you have probably…