Proud to see the research my students were involved in for APBI/CONS 495 is helping to mitigate bird collisions at University of British Columbia . UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems @forestry.ubc.ca on Bluesky flap.org/value-of-resea…

Thank you to the BC COS for taking wildlife feeding seriously!

COURT CASE | A #Whistler resident has received a combined $60,000 penalty for feeding and attracting bears to her property in a precedent-setting case for the #BCCOS as the highest overall penalty imposed under the Wildlife Act in B.C. tinyurl.com/bhh3b8d3

Thank you Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation for taking the steps needed to better protect urban wildlife. I further encourage the board to consider a higher fine structure and to get enough boots on the ground for proper enforcement. Let’s ensure our parks can support coexistence among all species!

The finality of death leaves a gaping hole. Killing teaches us nothing... Death is the end of knowledge; it is the end of understanding and it leaves so many questions permanently unanswered in its aftermath. #blackbears #Coexistence bit.ly/30qAD3p

A recent article about our work in Stanley Park. “Tracking aggressive behaviour of coyotes in Vancouver’s Stanley Park — University Affairs universityaffairs.ca/news/news-arti…

Urban coyotes often ignore people…that’s not bold, not aggressive. Maybe assuming coyotes should run away frantically in fear when they see people is a colonial mindset? Remove food attractants, avoid coyotes, leash pets…be big and loud if that doesn’t work.

#DYK this is coyote breeding season? As this means coyotes are typically more active, please remember to take precautions in case of a coyote encounter. COs in the #LowerMainland have seen an increased number of coyote reports to the #RAPP line, particularly involving dogs.

Come work with me and Kai Chan on understanding the landscape drivers of bat diversity and abundance in Metro Vancouver!! 🦇🦇🦇With a particular focus on the endangered little brown myotis. Funding available for a two year MSc project - more info: mgemitchell.weebly.com/opportunities.…

Long overdue discussion about what we owe to animals. theguardian.com/books/2022/jan…

Liberal MP Nate today introduced Private Members' Bill C-247 into Parliament to end fur farming in Canada. Fur farming creates a public health risk, has been shut down in countries internationally and has ongoing, inherent welfare issues. #CDNpoli #C247 #MakeFurHistory

“Coyotes are not, by nature, aggressive. But there is a pervasive myth that they are likely to attack unwarranted, and this belief is dangerous to the animals.” A great article by respected canid biologist Shelley Alexander theconversation.com/living-peacefu…

Magpies have outwitted scientists by helping each other remove tracking devices abc.net.au/news/2022-02-2…

While coyotes are denning we’re closing some trails - inc Reservoir Trail & parts of Eagle and Hanson trails in #StanleyPark - to give them space to raise their families without being disturbed. Please respect trail closures as marked and keep pets away. ow.ly/p98350IZvTF

The Fur-Bearers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the identification and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the recent illegal killing of two cougar kittens in the Cowichan Valley. Please share! #BCpoli buff.ly/3P0CnoP

Always amazing to hear Jane Goodall speak. Such an inspiration. @JaneGoodallCAN

Honored that our paper focused on student and instructor perceptions of engagement during the shift to online teaching due to Covid was awarded the 2022 Outstanding Paper Award by NSE