Wildlife Safety

• Coyote attacks rare, but follow safety tips in an encounter: FortWhyte wildlife expert

  After a nine-year-old boy was mauled by a coyote Saturday, many Winnipeggers have concerns about what to do if they have a similar encounter with a wild animal within city limits.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2023
  
• Bear tranquilized for relocation following afternoon in Airdrie

  RCMP warned Airdrie residents to stay in their homes and away from the Sagewood neighbourhood so wildlife conservations officers can deal with a bear in the city.

  Environment

  Aug 8, 2022
  
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• Moose that died in Kelowna yard suffered impaled sternum: conservation officer

  Conservation officer Ken Owens is hoping to use the incident to educate the public about what residents can do to keep the animals safe.

  Mar 8, 2020
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• Woman and dog charged by elk, calf; Alberta wildlife issues warning

  During calving season, elk become protective of their young and can act defensively if they feel threatened.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2019
• British Columbians do not know enough about how to behave during wildlife encounters: expert

  WildSafe B.C. says that despite the increase in local wildlife sightings, it's a typically active time of the year for animals.

  Environment

  Jun 2, 2018
• Video shows people taking photos just metres away from wild black bear in Ontario park

  Philip de Roo was shocked when he saw a group of people taking photos metres away from a wild black bear in Algonquin Park. Wildlife experts say it’s a trend that’s becoming more common, which is a safety issue for both humans and animals.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2017