Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals facts for kids
The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals, also known as the Fur-bearer Defenders or APFA, is a group that works to protect wild animals. It was started in British Columbia, Canada, in 1944 by Ernest Winch.
At first, the group wanted to find kinder ways to trap animals. But over time, they decided to focus on trying to stop the fur trade completely in Canada.
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What the Fur-bearer Defenders Do
The Fur-bearer Defenders work on several important projects to help animals.
Helping Communities and Wildlife
One of their main goals is to help local communities live peacefully with wildlife. They offer advice and support to towns and cities on how to handle situations with animals like beavers. This helps both people and animals stay safe.
Stopping Illegal Trapping
The APFA also helps communities investigate if anyone is trapping animals illegally. They work to make sure rules about animal trapping are followed.
Protecting Dogs and Cats
Another important part of their work is trying to stop the import of dog and cat fur. This means they want to prevent fur from dogs and cats, often from other countries, from being brought into Canada.
Conferences for Wildlife Protection
Since 2011, the Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals has hosted special meetings called "Living With Wildlife" conferences. These events bring together people from different cities and towns to learn how to better protect and live alongside wild animals.
- In 2012, a conference was held in Toronto, Ontario, and many people thought it was very helpful.
- Another conference took place in Vancouver, British Columbia, in September 2013. Information from this event, like audio and photos, was shared online.
Defender Radio Podcast
In October 2013, the APFA started a weekly podcast called Defender Radio. A podcast is like a radio show you can listen to online. This podcast talks about many topics related to wildlife, the fur industry, and how people can help animals. It also shares scientific information about these topics.
