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🦬 It’s #NationalBisonDay and we want to show one of North America’s largest land animals some love!
🦬 Not only are bison majestic and inspiring, but they represent decades of conservation efforts, and are a symbol of renewal, hope, and decolonization.
🦬 The reintroduction of bison to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem illustrates how keystone species, like bison, play a critical role in maintaining balanced ecosystems. Bison, through their natural grazing patterns, influence vegetation growth, create habitats for small mammals and birds, and even promote nutrient cycling by wallowing and distributing seeds across vast areas. These ecosystem impacts make them "ecosystem engineers," capable of shaping the landscape in ways that support biodiversity and resilience in the region’s grasslands and riparian zones.
🦬 After they were decimated by systemic hunting to remove Indigenous food sources, the restoration of bison populations to Yellowstone shows how managing wildlife with an ecosystem-perspective can tackle broader conservation issues while also addressing important cultural issues and generating tourism revenue. Bison reintroduction has promoted ecological diversity and restored historical environmental conditions, showing us how reintegrating keystone species can lead to more sustainable landscapes. Such efforts serve as an example in wildlife management, suggesting that by focusing on the role of key species, we can address larger environmental challenges and foster healthier ecosystems.
📸: wirestock
#BisonConservation #KeystoneSpecies #WildlifeRestoration #GreaterYellowstone
🌊 It’s time to ban industrial trawl fishing! 🌊
Industrial trawling can devastate our ocean floors, disrupt marine food webs, threaten species` survival, and impact more sustainable fisheries—yet it remains a common fishing practice on the B.C. coast. In our latest blog, we dive into the #top10 reasons to ban industrial trawling using large, factory ships. We must explore sustainable alternatives that can protect our precious underwater ecosystems and support community fisheries.
We are highlighting ten reasons why factory bottom and midwater trawling should be banned and the blog is LIVE on our website NOW.
Click the link in bio to learn more and join the conversation about why it`s crucial to end industrial trawl fishing for a healthier ocean! 🐟🌍
#TrawlBan #ProtectOurOceans #SustainableFishing #MarineConservation #OceanHealth
The only thing scary about bats is… the threat of losing them as a vital part of British Columbia’s ecosystems!
Of the 15 species of bat that call B.C. home, half are considered species at risk. Habitat loss, climate change, white-nose syndrome (a fungal infection that luckily has not yet found its way to B.C.), wind farms and depredation (bring your house cats inside, people!) are some of the main threats to bat populations.
When it comes to rabies, bats get a bad rap. In fact, less than one percent of bats in B.C. carry rabies and cases of human rabies transmission are extremely rare. Furthermore, bats are seldom aggressive towards humans. In Canada, there are between two and three lightning-related deaths and 180 lightning-related injuries reported each year. In contrast, between 1950-2019, there have only been 7 human cases of bat rabies infections in Canada.
Dispelling myths and fears about bats fosters greater appreciation and understanding of their ecological importance, leading to stronger conservation efforts and support for protecting their habitats.
** Note: any animal bite should receive immediate medical evaluation! Bats, like any wild animal, should not be handled unless by a wildlife expert.
📸: Little Brown Bat, Greg Michalowski courtesy of @habitatacqtrust
#Bats #BatConservation #WildlifeProtection #SpeciesAtRisk #Biodiversity
🦇Just before Halloween, we are celebrating one of the most misunderstood and unsung heroes in British Columbia to celebrate Spooktober: bats!
🦇You`re probably familiar with Batman… but did you know that bats – the small flying nocturnal mammals – are the real superheroes of the night? Bats play a vital role in British Columbia`s (B.C.) ecosystems, contributing to biodiversity and pest control. A single bat can consume thousands of insects in one night. As primary predators of nocturnal insects, they help control populations of agricultural and forest pests, reducing the need for chemical pesticides and contributing to more sustainable agricultural practices and healthier ecosystems. In the U.S., studies estimate that bats eat enough insects to save more than $3 billion per year in crop damage and pesticide costs across all agricultural production.
🦇Want to learn more about bats? We’re teaming up with @habitatacqtrust amazing Community Bat Program to bring you a special #BatWeek presentation on October 30 at 7:00PM PST. That’s TONIGHT! Follow the link in our bio to register for this free webinar to learn more about these amazing animals.
#Bats #BatConservation #WildlifeEducation #Halloween
📸 @merlintuttlesbats
🐟Good news this spawning season!🐟
For the first time in over 80 years, adult sockeye salmon are swimming in British Columbia’s Arrow Lakes, thanks to a landmark collaboration among the Ktunaxa, Secwépemc, and syilx Okanagan Nations.
This summer, 57 tagged salmon were released into the lakes as part of the Bringing the Salmon Home initiative. The project, which includes acoustic tracking to monitor the fish`s movements, aims to identify potential spawning grounds and restore a historic migration path long blocked by dams on the Columbia River. These salmon are part of a vulnerable population of what are called “kokanee” salmon. Closely related to the sockeye, Kokanee are naturally landlocked in areas like Arrows Lakes. Indigenous leaders and researchers hope this is a step toward salmon self-sustaining in the region once more— a symbol of ecological and cultural restoration.
Here’s to more salmon success stories!
Interested in learning more about this project? Go to the link in bio to read more reporting by @Indiginews and learn about these amazing fish!
#SockeyeSalmon #ArrowLakes #IndigenousInitiatives #SalmonConservation
📸: @eiko_jones_
🌟🎉 Shoutout to our amazing donors! Your unwavering support isn`t just appreciated– your generosity fuels Pacific Wild`s photo conservation and the research we share.
Thanks to you, we`re making waves in protecting the diverse ecosystems of the British Columbia. Together everyone can make a difference for wildlife, in the Great Bear Rainforest and beyond! ✨
Want to join our giving community? See the link in our bio.
You can make a one time gift, or join our monthly Wild Giving League!
Thank you for believing in our mission— let’s keep exploring new horizons together! 💖💪
📸: @iantmcallister
#Gratitude #PacificWild #Donor
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