Animals

The father of a seven-year-old boy who was attacked by a cougar in a small lakeside community on Vancouver Island is crediting his wife's quick actions for their son's survival.

Grouse Mountain’s resident grizzly bears, Grinder and Coola, have emerged from hibernation following a 128-day winter dormancy.

A Lake Cowichan boy who was mauled by two cougars Friday afternoon has been released from hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. The site of the attack. “His injuries weren’t particularly threatening,” B.C. Conservation Insp.

Now there’s something you don’t see every day – a pig out and about at a local park.

The Aquarium also shared a painfully cute video of Hurricane stating how, "They've remained hidden long enough. The world NEEDS to know about sloth ears."

The federal and British Columbia governments announced a five-year partnership program today to protect wild salmon habitat and restore stocks.

A BC Hydro truck was the unlikely location for a stolen lunch break and nap for an enterprising critter. The utility agency shared a short video clip on Twitter Monday showing a raccoon that had snuck into a truck on the job in Burnaby this weekend.

Two Vancouver women who specialize exclusively in animal law will lead an animal law course at the University of B.C.’s Allard School of Law in September.

A British Columbia group wants to revive the seal and sea lion hunt on the west coast, provoking a debate about the controversial practice and prompting scientists to warn of consequences for the ecosystem.

Cougar sightings have increased dramatically in the last month, according to the Ministry of Environment and officials say weather may be the reason why.