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One jellyfish arrived in B.C. decades ago. Thousands of clones spread to 34 waterways

One jellyfish arrived in B.C. decades ago. Thousands of clones spread to 34 waterways

VANCOUVER — Some time more than 30 years ago, a single Chinese peach blossom jellyfish made its way into a lake in British Columbia.
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North Shore black bear activity ramps up for fall feeding frenzy

North Shore black bear activity ramps up for fall feeding frenzy

Black bears are trying to take in about 20,000 calories per day.
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B.C. sets up a panel on bear deaths, will review conservation officer training

B.C. sets up a panel on bear deaths, will review conservation officer training

Conservation officers destroyed 603 black and 23 grizzly bears in 2023, according to figures from the B.C. government.
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Euthanasia on the table, city says, after alleged pit bull attack in Kamloops kills dog

Euthanasia on the table, city says, after alleged pit bull attack in Kamloops kills dog

The community services department says it will try to rehabilitate first.
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Baby boom: A record 86 Vancouver Island marmot pups born in alpine this year

Baby boom: A record 86 Vancouver Island marmot pups born in alpine this year

It’s the highest number for wild-born marmots since 2011, when 75 babies were born
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A bird caused a power outage affecting 17,000 BC Hydro customers in Metro Vancouver

A bird caused a power outage affecting 17,000 BC Hydro customers in Metro Vancouver

Our feathered friends sometimes cause massive power outages...but these incidents are rare.
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Security camera catches black bear relaxing in B.C. family's swimming pool

Security camera catches black bear relaxing in B.C. family's swimming pool

"He just sort of pulled back the pool cover and got in."
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Unique fish located in qathet region has global significance

Unique fish located in qathet region has global significance

Population vulnerable due to threat from invasive species
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Elephant seals off B.C. coast used sonar equipment as 'dinner bell': Researchers

Elephant seals off B.C. coast used sonar equipment as 'dinner bell': Researchers

VICTORIA — Scientists said new research shows how northern elephant seals used sonar from a deep sea research facility off the British Columbia coast like a "dinner bell" as they hunted for prey.
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Grizzly bear sighting in Gibsons prompts caution

Grizzly bear sighting in Gibsons prompts caution

Residents asked to be good with animal husbandry
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