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July 2014
Look Out Below! Fun Facts for Nesting Gull Season
The mid-summer heat
brings with it the hatching of a new generation of gulls. These ubiquitous city
birds may simply seem like feathery noise-makers, but their fluffy
leopard-print babies may just win you over. Learn how gulls are making the most
of our urban jungle, and how to lend a hand to baby gulls in distress.
Ten Ways Travellers Can Avoid Harming
Wildlife
While casual
tourists aren’t the ones responsible for exploiting endangered species such as
rhinos and elephants (more than 30,000 killed a year) for their horns and
tusks, travellers can unwittingly put wildlife at risk with their shopping,
eating and activity decisions. Read the ten things to consider that impact
local wildlife when traveling abroad.
2014 Wildlife-In-Focus Photo Contest
It’s back!
Our annual photography contest capturing the best of B.C.’s wildlife! This
unique contest calls on backyard and nature-loving photographers to submit
their wild and wonderful photographs this summer and share their animal
encounters, while helping injured and orphaned wildlife
at the same time.
Feet Feat for Muskrat
A muskrat with an injured back foot swims free once more thanks to Wild
ARC's dedicated rehabilitation team.
’Sup,
pup?
Beaches are not just for picnics and barbeques! Watch out for seal
pups this summer.
Busy Wildlife Hotline
Not just for
cruelty calls, our Call Centre has taken 2,271 wildlife calls this spring, up
30% from last year!
Critter Cam
Baby herons,
fawns and raccoons are all stars this summer – check them out on the live
streaming Critter Cam!
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The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is a non-profit organization funded primarily by public donations. Our mission is to protect and enhance the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in British Columbia. BC SPCA Charitable Registration No. BN 11881 9036 RR0001
On behalf of all the animals we care for and protect, thank you for your support.