Animal Stories

A veterinarian and team from the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society used a dart to sedate the large male sea lion on a rocky outcrop before removing the strap

While Tofino has been in the limelight, Luna has gotten stronger behind the scenes

CALGARY — Zoos and aquariums around the world need to undergo an evolution from just focusing on entertainment to conservation in order to remain relevant with the public, an international conference has been told.

Knotweed, bullfrogs and hogweed threaten global biodiversity

The tiny orca was spotted with L90 Ballena — a 31-year-old female who has never been documented with a calf — off Lime Kiln Park on San Juan Island

Melanye Walker, who had to undergo a series of vaccinations, says she didn’t realize how important it was to get treated after a bat encounter

Scientists are trying to understand the impact of the gelatinous invaders, whose numbers are increasing as the climate warms

A resolution on the issue is due before the Union of BC Municipalities convention next week.

Ginevra Vanveen was walking along a pathway between SEAPARC Rec Centre and Journey Middle School when the cougar appeared about six feet in front of her, went into a crouch and started snarling

The animal looked a lot like a bighorn sheep from the Rockies, but sheep experts in the provincial wildlife branch say it’s a domestic mouflon ram