Wild Neighbours - The Humane Approach

Co-existence with wild neighbours 

There is a humane approach to living with wildlife. There are three basic principles that underline the resolution of urban conflicts with wildlife:

• Understanding of living forms
• Respect of the environment
• Willingness to resolve conflicts humanely instead of lethally
  
  

Many wildlife problems arise out of the irrational fears people sometimes show. The understanding that we all share the same urban eco-system where each creature plays an important role, will certainly solve urban problems without injuring wildlife. 

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For a humane co-existence with Coyote:

read the excellent article Coyotes on Your Doorstep  by John Maguranis.

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For a humane co-existence with:

• Cougar 
• Skunk
• Beaver
• Bear
• Crow
• Deer
• Mole
• Mouse
• Pigeon
• Rabbit
• Porcupine
• Raccoon
• Snake
• Squirrel
• Woodchuck (Groundhog, Marmot, Whistle-pig)
• Woodpecker

consult the PAWS guide

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Native American Wisdom

"If you talk to animals they will talk with you and you will know each other.
If you do not talk to them, you will not know them and what you do not know you will fear.
What one fears, one destroys."

Chief Dan George