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Violet the Vancouver Island marmot wasn’t swayed by other weathercasting wildlife and cast her vote for six more weeks of winter.

On Friday, Van Isle Violet reportedly saw her shadow after being gently awakened from hibernation in a straw-filled box, then weighed in a room with windows.

The population of wild Vancouver Island marmots fell to just 30 animals in 2003. Now, 20 years later, the population has grown by a factor of 10.

While it might seem unusual to find a marmot in an engine compartment, a wildlife expert says this is actually a pretty common occurrence in many parts of B.C.

A new season of the short-form series Human Elements takes viewers from a 1,000-degree glass kiln on the San Juan Islands to a range with wild wolves.

With only 358 of the endangered animals left, the Marmot Recovery Foundation is working to release captive marmots in mountain burrows.

A furry mascot endemic only to Vancouver Island is predicting six more weeks of winter on Groundhog Day.

Van Isle Violet the Vancouver Island marmot is predicting six more weeks of winter.

North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre near Errington cares for everything from orphaned bear cubs to raptors struck by vehicles, getting them ready to return to the wild if possible

Famous Vancouver Island black bear ‘Knut’ passes away SHARE ON: Black bear KNUT has passed away (Photo: NIWRA) The North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre (NIWRA) is bidding farewell to its beloved black bear, who passed away earlier this week. The Errington centre — found just south of Parkville — says Knut will leave a lasting legacy, remembered as an ‘iconic’ animal ambassador and a favourite for caretakers, volunteers, and visitors alike. According to staff, Knut was born back in...