The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals, also known as the Fur-bearer Defenders or APFA, was formed in British Columbia in 1944 under the leadership of Ernest Winch.[1][2] The group's original aims were to assist in finding a "more humane" form of trapping wildlife,[3] though in later years they decided to focus on trying to end the fur-trade in Canada.[4]
Recent activities include helping communities investigate illegal/domestic trapping,[5] ending the import of dog and cat fur,[6] and assisting municipalities in coexisting with beavers.[7][8]
The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals began hosting Living With Wildlife conferences for municipal partners in 2011. The 2012 event, held in Toronto, Ontario, was deemed a success by various attendants.[9][10] The 2013 Living With Wildlife conference took place in Vancouver, BC, on September 20. Audio, video and photos from the event are available online.[11]
In October, 2013, APFA launched Defender Radio,[12] a weekly podcast focusing on wildlife, the fur industry, animal advocacy and the science involved.
References
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- ^ Curwin, Lynn (2012). "Working to protect fur-bearing animals". Digital Journal.
- ^ Bevington, Angie (1983). "Frank Conibear". Arctic. 36 (4). doi:10.14430/arctic2301. Archived from the original on 6 February 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
- ^ "Anti-fur National Campaign is launched". CityNews Toronto. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
- ^ "Reward offered for information regarding steel jaw leg hold trap that injured a cat in Montreal North". Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals. Archived from the original on 23 September 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
- ^ Curwin, Lynn. "Working to protect fur-bearing animals". The Digital Journal. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
- ^ Brink, Cheryl. "New water controls spare the beavers". Archived from the original on 2013-09-29. Retrieved 2012-11-09.
- ^ Konevski, Alina (May 23, 2013). "Beaver deceiver prevents dams from being built". Mission City Record.
- ^ Jean, Kristine (October 18, 2012). "Living with wildlife". Tillsonburg News. Archived from the original on September 23, 2013. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
- ^ "Living with wildlife Education is key". High Park Nature Centre.
- ^ "Living With Wildlife 2013". Archived from the original on 2013-05-09. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
- ^ "Defender Radio". Archived from the original on 2013-10-15.