‘Tis the season … for wildlife to get tangled in Christmas decorations December 2, 2023 Those who live near — or in — wildlife habitats have learned how to get along with bears, elk and other Rocky Mountain critters…. Continue Reading
Wildlife officers untangle elk from tricky situation on Vancouver Island September 25, 2021 A wild elk had become so hopelessly trapped in a hammock and swing on Vancouver Island this week, it needed human help to be… Continue Reading
North Atlantic right whale dies off coast of South Carolina after months tangled in fishing gear March 13, 2021 Discarded — or ghost — fishing gear has claimed another life in a tiny, fragile population. A North Atlantic right whale, named Cottontail by… Continue Reading
Deer tangled in Christmas lights, snow fencing among winter woes for wildlife November 27, 2019 November brought all kinds of hazards to deer in British Columbia — some natural, but many caused by people. The B.C. Conservation Officer Service… Continue Reading
What the hoot? Owl trapped in soccer net gets helping hands in Alberta September 12, 2017 Mounties always get their owl. Early Monday morning, students and staff arrived at Ralph McCall School in Airdrie, Alberta to find a Great horned… Continue Reading
Sea turtle tangled in plastic rescued at sea June 14, 2016 If you need another reason to ditch plastic bags — or at least dispose of them properly — this may be it. Amir Rahim,… Continue Reading
Otter death at Calgary Zoo caused by unauthorized pair of pants February 18, 2016 An otter at the Calgary Zoo has died after being tangled in a pair of pants given to the animal by a zookeeper. The… Continue Reading
