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A yearling beaver found unable to walk on a park trail is making her recovery at a Summerland wildlife center, complete with honey bandages and willow branches. Her journey back to health shows the dedicated care injured wildlife receive across British Columbia.
British Columbia is planting 125 million trees with a $355 million investment from provincial and federal governments, creating one of North America's largest reforestation efforts. The funding will restore wildfire-damaged forests, protect endangered species, and secure the future of sustainable forestry.
The Upper Nicola Band is bringing three pairs of endangered burrowing owls back to the wild next week, celebrating a decade of successful conservation. Their program has helped reverse a 90% population crash that nearly wiped out the species in western Canada.
A family of six young raccoons just returned to the wild after spending up to six months healing at a British Columbia wildlife rehabilitation center. Each arrived with a different story of injury or distress, but they bonded together and got a second chance at life.
A bald eagle is healing at a Vancouver Island wildlife center after being shot, while British Columbia moves forward with a historic ban on lead ammunition to protect raptors. The province's proposed regulation could save countless eagles from accidental poisoning.
British Columbia and Canada are investing $335 million to plant nearly 74 million trees across the province, restoring wildfire-damaged forests and critical wildlife habitats. The massive reforestation effort targets at-risk species and brings Indigenous communities to the forefront of environmental stewardship.
British Columbia is launching a massive reforestation effort that will plant over 125 million trees across the province, thanks to a $355 million investment from federal and provincial governments. The initiative will restore wildfire-damaged forests while creating jobs and protecting wildlife habitat for future generations.
A group of young raccoons just got their freedom back after spending up to six months recovering at a wildlife rehab center in British Columbia. Each arrived with a different story of struggle, but they left together as a family.
A group of six young raccoons bounded back into the wild after spending up to six months healing together at a British Columbia wildlife rehab center. Each arrived with a different story of struggle, but left as a tight-knit family.
A UK conservation charity is launching a campaign to bring hedgehogs, frogs, and swifts back to neighborhoods where they once thrived. The initiative will transform gardens and streets into wildlife-friendly spaces across Surrey.
Australian vet students will soon learn to treat injured koalas, raptors, and other native animals through a groundbreaking partnership. Southern Cross University is teaming up with Wildlife Recovery Australia to give future vets hands-on experience that could save thousands of wildlife lives.
A badger named Jasper arrived at a U.K. wildlife hospital so cold his temperature couldn't even register, but dedicated rescuers refused to give up. His journey from near-death to recovery shows why community wildlife centers matter.
A British dairy company turned its employees into wildlife detectives, sparking a community-wide passion for spotting rare species. Now locals are documenting everything from dung beetles to barn owls in their own backyards.
British Columbia is investing $155 million to plant over 125 million trees across the province, restoring habitats and helping forests recover from wildfires. The ambitious reforestation program brings B.C.'s tree-planting total to 525 million since 2017.
When a newborn moose got stranded on a busy British Columbia highway, separated from its mother by a concrete barrier, one brave bystander knew exactly what to do. Duane Hogberg scooped up the tiny calf and carried it to safety, reuniting a worried mother with her baby.
A black bear cub severely burned when a logging burn pile was lit above her hibernation den has made a remarkable recovery in British Columbia. After 39 days of dedicated care, Valkyrie is now standing on both front legs and ready to join other rescued cubs.
California just committed $80.4 million to wildlife connectivity and salmon recovery, with the biggest win happening on the Feather River where a decades-old barrier is finally coming down. For salmon fighting their way upstream to spawn, this funding means 28.5 miles of river are about to open up for the first time in generations.
One injured raccoon with nowhere to go changed Amanda Moore's life forever. Now she's a licensed wildlife rehabilitator helping orphaned and injured animals across Kentucky return to the wild. #
Uganda's latest wildlife report reveals major wins for conservation, with buffalo populations surging 29% and chimpanzees rebounding 20%. While some species face challenges, the overall trend shows that sustained protection efforts are working across the country's parks and reserves.
California just greenlit nearly $60 million to build wildlife bridges, restore salmon habitats, and create safer paths for mountain lions and other species across 18 counties. The funding supports 27 projects that protect biodiversity while giving more Californians access to nature.
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