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B.C. scientists isolate Canada's most genetically lonely animal

B.C. scientists isolate Canada's most genetically lonely animal

B.C. scientists isolate Canada's most genetically lonely animals
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'Gut wrenching': Sea lion with mouth sealed by netting rescued at Race Rocks

'Gut wrenching': Sea lion with mouth sealed by netting rescued at Race Rocks

The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society, which sent rescuers to the ecological preserve off Metchosin on Oct. 22, described the situation as “gut wrenching.”
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Nature Notes: Insects and aerial insectivore decline in Canada

Nature Notes: Insects and aerial insectivore decline in Canada

Balancing Act: appreciating insects amidst the loss
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Deer snagged in netting for cull rescued by Sidney Islanders

Deer snagged in netting for cull rescued by Sidney Islanders

In both cases, the animals were exhausted from thrashing around to get out of the netting and could have died a slow, painful death, said Wendy Ord
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B.C. monitoring human cases of bird flu in Washington state

B.C. monitoring human cases of bird flu in Washington state

Two confirmed human cases of bird flu in Washington state are said to be mild and not a particular concern for B.C. officials at this time.
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Watch: A tiny owl flew into me. Is that a bad omen?

Watch: A tiny owl flew into me. Is that a bad omen?

A tiny owl swiped my arm while I was walking in downtown Vancouver. Turns out, I am either lucky or unlucky.
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Loggerhead sea turtle found in Pedder Bay released into California waters

Loggerhead sea turtle found in Pedder Bay released into California waters

The turtle, nicknamed Moira, was found in February, severely hypothermic and far from the animal’s normal range.
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Orphaned bear cub's journey: How Squamish residents saved Jura

Orphaned bear cub's journey: How Squamish residents saved Jura

Locals rallied to rescue an injured bear cub recently spotted alone in their neighbourhood.
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Do something positive for bats this Bat Week

Do something positive for bats this Bat Week

International Bat Week is from Oct. 24 to 31 and it’s a great time to bust some myths
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Powell River Wildlife Society organizes flight for cub

Powell River Wildlife Society organizes flight for cub

Bear found to be orphaned gets chance to survive winter thanks to a concerned citizen and community collaboration
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