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Texada Island residents attempting unsanctioned grizzly bear relocation

Texada Island residents attempting unsanctioned grizzly bear relocation

A group of concerned residents on Texada Island is attempting to privately relocate a grizzly bear. The plan is not sanctioned by the Conservation Officer Service or the province.
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B.C. ostrich farm calls for independent testing to prevent 'unnecessary destruction'

B.C. ostrich farm calls for independent testing to prevent 'unnecessary destruction'

EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — The operators of a British Columbia ostrich flock that's facing a cull order after an avian flu outbreak are calling for independent testing of the birds to prevent their "unnecessary destruction.
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Here are some facts about the proposed cull of hundreds of ostriches at B.C. farm

Here are some facts about the proposed cull of hundreds of ostriches at B.C. farm

Protesters have been gathered for weeks at an ostrich farm in Edgewood, B.C., where an outbreak of avian flu killed 69 of the birds in December and January. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency wants the remaining 400 or so birds killed.
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Those feeding hummingbirds warned to use right mixture, keep feeders clean

Those feeding hummingbirds warned to use right mixture, keep feeders clean

A veterinary technician posted online that she found a hummingbird whose tongue was unable to retract, likely because of fungal spores attached to its mouth or esophagus
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David Sovka: One arachnid that really ticks me off

David Sovka: One arachnid that really ticks me off

At this time of year, the animal you most have to keep an eye on is the hardest one to see
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Dogs and cats can also suffer from allergies, but there are ways to help our furry friends

Dogs and cats can also suffer from allergies, but there are ways to help our furry friends

About five years ago, Gail Friedman noticed her Parson Russell Terrier was constantly licking his paws and seemed super uncomfortable. 
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Cat lovers invited to an urban feline safari in Fernwood on Saturday

Cat lovers invited to an urban feline safari in Fernwood on Saturday

The 7.5-kilometre ramble through the neighbourhood involves stopping by 21 homes of cat owners who have agreed to put their animals on display.
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Dive-bombed or not, Vancouverites are still pro-crow, researchers say

Dive-bombed or not, Vancouverites are still pro-crow, researchers say

Vancouver has long had a love-hate relationship with its crows, whose dive-bombing attacks on pedestrians are a sure sign of springtime in the city.
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'Aren't set up for predators': Grizzly bear spotted twice on B.C. island

'Aren't set up for predators': Grizzly bear spotted twice on B.C. island

Conservation officers are heading to Texada Island to "assess" the situation.
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Gosling impaled by fish hook heals and returns to the B.C. wild

Gosling impaled by fish hook heals and returns to the B.C. wild

A young Canada Goose is back in the wild after suffering painful injuries caused by discarded fishing gear.
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