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New orca calf spotted in Puget Sound with endangered southern resident killer whales

New orca calf spotted in Puget Sound with endangered southern resident killer whales

The Center for Whale Research said the new calf, spotted in Puget Sound on Tuesday, looks to be just a few days old.
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Why are vet care costs so high?

Why are vet care costs so high?

Basic rules of supply and demand apply here, as everywhere.
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'Do you know me?' BC SPCA looking for owners of lost Richmond rabbits

'Do you know me?' BC SPCA looking for owners of lost Richmond rabbits

One of the rabbits was found on Boxing Day along Steveston Highway.
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Here are some of our favourite animal stories of 2023

Here are some of our favourite animal stories of 2023

Bears, elk, eagles, dogs and whales all featured in some of our best-loved reporting from the North Shore
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Letter: How to prevent further bird flu outbreaks in B.C.

Letter: How to prevent further bird flu outbreaks in B.C.

The PETA Foundation has written a series of alternate food options to help stop the spread.
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Difficulty killing last few fallow deer will determine project cost: Parks Canada

Difficulty killing last few fallow deer will determine project cost: Parks Canada

Most of the cost and effort will be dedicated to locating the final few deer, the agency said
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Kittens being cared for after being left in a box outside Victoria SPCA

Kittens being cared for after being left in a box outside Victoria SPCA

All five of the kittens have been placed in foster homes, where they will stay through Christmas until ready for adoption in two weeks.
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Video: Cougar family on the prowl in Port Moody 'a beautiful sight'

Video: Cougar family on the prowl in Port Moody 'a beautiful sight'

The video of four cougars walking along a trail was captured by a wildlife surveillance camera near the Mossom Creek hatchery.
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At least 20% of deer killed on Sidney Island were native black-tailed deer

At least 20% of deer killed on Sidney Island were native black-tailed deer

Eighteen of the animals killed in the cull, which cost $834,000 and involved shooting from a helicopter, were native black-tailed deer
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Starving dog recovering, SPCA says

Starving dog recovering, SPCA says

Luffy, a two-year-old pit bull terrier came into the BC SPCA’s care, after he was found confined to a crate in a dark basement with no visible food or water.
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