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In 2024, British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) reported a significant drop in black bear euthanizations, with 303 bears killed—nearly half the number from 2023, when 603 bears lost their lives.

If you love wildlife, you won’t want to miss Inside Critter Care: The Mission to Rescue, Rehabilitate, and Release BC Wildlife!

Social media is filled with heartwarming videos of animals being rescued from dangerous situations. However, not all of these videos are real. A growing number of content creators are staging fake animal rescues, putting innocent animals in harm’s way for views, likes, and even money.

Meet Hickory, a gentle black bear cub who captured the hearts of everyone at Critter Care Wildlife Society. Hickory’s story began when he arrived at our facility, in need of care and rehabilitation.

I thought it'd be brilliant to go abroad, so not only would I be working with animals, but I'd be in another country as well. I thought it'd be a really good experience and Critter Care offered one thing that a lot of places in the UK don't offer, which is hands-on training.

Southern British Columbia is home to some of the most remarkable wildlife in Canada, including the iconic black bear. These gentle giants roam the forests, mountains, and valleys of this region, playing an essential role in the local ecosystem.

In the summer months here at Critter Care, we are busy releasing animals. One of the many species that get released at this time of year are our Black Bears! Our bears stay in care for up to 18 months, depending on the time of year they are admitted. Black bears give birth early in the year—around mid-January to February, when mother bears are still in their denning period.

In early August of 2024 Critter Care received a phone call that we do not get often; it was regarding an orphaned bobcat.

It’s been a few years now since we did a piece on the Zodiac with Wildlife representing the various signs and thought it might be good to do it again for those who haven’t seen it before.