wildlife

Polar bears scavenging through garbage in Churchill, Manitoba. The rapid loss of sea ice in northern latitudes has driven many polar bears onto land and into human settlements to find food. Photo credit: Credit: Keith Levit/Shutterstock

UBC zoologist: We need to acknowledge climate change’s effects on wildlife—for our own good

As the United Nations marks World Wildlife Day on March 3, UBC zoology professor Dr. Kaitlyn Gaynor (she/her) discusses how climate change is affecting wildlife, and why that can spell bad news for humans and animals alike.

Mar 2, 2023

A family of black bears cross a highway in Canada. Photo credit: Liam Brennan. Usage: Single Use Only

Most wildlife bridges are bear-ly wide enough

Canadian researchers measured wildlife overpasses around the world and found 71 per cent in North America are narrower than recommended.

Dec 19, 2022

A grizzly bear walking on a logging road in the South Chilcotin Mountains of BC. Credit: Robin Naidoo

Canada ranks third worldwide in permeable landscapes for wildlife

Canada ranks third in the world for animal movement between protected areas, finds new UBC research.

Jun 2, 2022

Credit: Robin Naidoo

Camera traps show impact of recreational activity on wildlife

The COVID-19 pandemic has fired up interest in outdoor activities in our parks and forests. Now a new UBC study highlights the need to be mindful of how these activities may affect wildlife living in protected areas.

Sep 24, 2020

Wildlife groups find common ground

Wildlife groups find common ground

The debate over the human threat to wildlife doesn’t have to be polarizing, suggests new research from UBC’s Sara Dubois.

Nov 7, 2013 - by Corey Allen