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Episode #189 Taylor Rabe - Wildlife Technician, Yellowstone National Park30 Aug 202401:02:53

Taylor Rabe has been a Wildlife Technician in Yellowstone National Park for the Wolf, Cougar and Elk Projects for over 2 1/2 years. She is also the Inaugural Fellow for Conservation Nation.

Taylor updated us on what's happening inside Yellowstone National Park, the new Bioacoustics Program they are using to help identify populations of wolves, cougars and other animals, how they're dealing with wolf, bear and elk habituation issues and touched on the upcoming conference, Wolves Across Borders, taking place in The Netherlands in June of 2025.

Conservation Nation: Taylor Rabe

@taylorlrabe

@thewolfconnectionpod

Episode #188 Marc Bekoff - The Emotional Lives of Animals24 Aug 202401:17:01

Marc Bekoff is a professor emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Marc has published 31 books and has won many awards for his research on animal behavior, animal emotions (cognitive ethology), compassionate conservation, and animal protection. He has worked closely with Jane Goodall as co-chair of the ethics committee of the Jane Goodall Institute, and is a former Guggenheim Fellow.

Marc spoke at length about one of his books, The Emotional Lives of Animals: A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy - and Why They Matter, his research throughout the course of his career, and the relationships between humans and animals in many settings.

Marc Bekoff Website

Psychology Today Blog

Colorado's Wolves: Good News for Their Future as Wild Animals

@thewolfconnectionpod

Episode #179 Ashley Avis - UPDATE: Filming at Wolf Connection, "A Cry for the Wild" rally in Washington, D.C.07 Jun 202400:20:20

Screenwriter, director and producer Ashley Avis came back to Wolf Connection for the second time in 2 weeks! Ashley filmed at Wolf Connection for the new initiative, A Cry for the Wild, which will culminate in a 3-day event & rally for wolves and wildlife in Washington, D.C. this month. She also disclosed information about the next steps in the new film project, American Wolf.

Ashley is the President of The Wild Beauty Foundation, wrote, directed and edited Black Beauty  on Disney+ and directed the award winning documentary Wild Beauty: Mustang Spirit of the West.

**More details about "A Cry for the Wild" rally in Washington, D.C. below**

Cry for the Wild Website

@ashleyavis

@thewolfconnectionpod

Episode #89 Kira Cassidy & Connor Meyer - Toxoplasmosis in Wolves09 Sep 202201:14:00

Kira Cassidy has been a Biologist and Research Associate for Yellowstone Forever for over a decade. Connor Meyer is a PhD Student in Wildlife Biology at the University of Montana.
 
They are working on new research pertaining to Toxoplasmosis in wolves around Yellowstone National Park.

Kira and Connor discussed what Toxoplasmosis is, the relationship between cougars and wolves with this disease, and the effects of it on wolf behavior.

@kira_cassidy

@connor__meyer

@thewolfconnectionpod

Episode #88 Julia Huffman - Today As I Run & The Wild One01 Sep 202201:05:29

Julia Huffman is an award winning independent documentary filmmaker who produced Medicine of the Wolf. Her latest works include the animated story Today As I Run, andThe Wild One, based on an excerpt from Jim Brandenburg's book Brother Wolf.

We caught up with Julia about her recent projects, how she handled the creative process during the pandemic, and how she hopes both films will help the relationship between humans and wolves. 

@directorjuliahuffman

@thewolfconnectionpod

@wolfconnection


Episode #87 Bridgett VonHoldt - Genomic Studies in Wolves & 'Ghost' Genes26 Aug 202201:20:48

Bridgett VonHoldt is the Associate Professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Princeton University. She has been studying ecological epigenomics which address the ecological and evolutionary questions regarding animals adaptations & response to selection.

Bridgett spoke to us about her work regarding the genomic & phenotypic diversity between dogs and wolves, and how captured coyotes in the Gulf Coast of the United States could be harboring red wolf genes in their populations.

Coyotes with Dog Genomic Ancestry

Population Structure and Gene Flow in Grey Wolf Populations of the Northern Rockies

'Ghost' DNA Red Wolves in Texas

The VonHoldt Lab

@thebeeps

Episode #86 Ryan Devereaux - Rocky Mountain Massacre18 Aug 202201:12:16

Ryan Devereaux has been an investigative journalist for The Intercept for almost a decade. His piece titled "Rocky Mountain Massacre", details the events leading up to, during, and after the recent wolf hunt in Montana.

We discussed the article at length, discussing how he got involved in the story and what he learned from his time in Montana around Yellowstone National Park.

Rocky Mountain Massacre

Ryan Devereaux at The Intercept

@thewolfconnectionpod

Episode #85 Aaron Bott - Wolf Roots in the West12 Aug 202201:07:51

Aaron Bott is a Wildlife Biologist and a PhD student at Utah State University studying wolves across the American West. He has recently become an Associate Researcher for the Northern Rockies Conservation Cooperative. Aaron's family roots in the American West date back into the mid-1800's where they have lived ever since. 

Aaron talked to us about his family heritage, where his passion for wolves came from and his research that is spanning from Yellowstone National Park to the Northern Rockies.

Aaron Bott Bio

@c_aaronbott

Wolf Connection Website

Episode #84 Bernd Blossey - The Impact of Wolves & Deer Across Ecosystems05 Aug 202201:13:01

Bernd Blossey has been a Professor of Natural Resources and the Environment at Cornell University for almost 30 years. His research has involved assessing impacts of deer on ecosystems and how large carnivores may, or may not, aid in ecosystem recovery.  Another focus of Bernd’s work is addressing the responsibility and accountability of humans on the conservation and management of these species.

Our discussion touched on Bernd's early work in Germany, his research on the deer population in the ecosystem and how the perceived impact of wolves across the landscape has shaped our views on them.

Myths, Wishful Thinking and Accountability in Predator Conservation and Management in the United States

Bring back the wolves - but not as heroes or villains (Cornell Chronicle)

Bernd Blossey Bio

Episode #82 Arthur Lefo - Wolves & Conservational Photography 21 Jul 202201:12:08

Arthur Lefo is a French-American wildlife and conservation photographer, writer, nature guide and storyteller. His inspiring visual arts work has captured the attention of global audiences and has been featured by acclaimed outlets such as National Geographic & World Wildlife Fund.

Arthur spoke to us about his personal journeys into photography & guiding, described his experiences while photographing wolves and how he hopes to make a conservational impact with those who see his work and join him on a guided experience.

Arthur Lefo Photography

@arthurlefo

Mother Wolf Gallery (Coming Soon!)

Episode #81 Wolves of the Rockies - Wolf Management in Montana, Idaho & Colorado15 Jul 202201:13:30

Marc Cooke and Kim Bean are the President and Vice President of the non-profit organization Wolves of the Rockies. Since 2011, their mission has been to protect and defend wolves from Yellowstone & the Rocky Mountains while trying to enact positive change for all wolves across the country.

Marc and Kim joined us again to speak about the proposed Montana Wolf Hunting and Trapping Plan for 2022. They discussed the impacts the proposal would have on wolves moving forward, wolf management practices in Idaho, and updates on the Colorado wolf reintroduction.

Montana Fish & Wildlife Wolf Proposal & Comment Section

Wolves of the Rockies Contact (Kim & Marc)

@wolves_of_the_rockies

Wolf Tales - Edward Amaya, Wolf Connection Program Assistant01 Jul 202200:06:41

Wolf Tales is where you'll hear stories from Wolf Connection's staff and volunteers about their experiences. We'll also be speaking with musicians, artists, photographers and videographers about how the wolf has impacted their work.

Edward Amaya is a former student who participated in the Wolf Connection youth program. He now works at Wolf Connection as a Program Assistant, mentoring the youth that come through the programs.

@_.greatv 

@wolfconnectionpod

Wolf Connection Programs

Episode #178 Ashley Avis - American Wolf31 May 202400:34:21

Ashley Avis is a screenwriter, director and producer of 6 feature films and is the President of The Wild Beauty Foundation. She is the writer, director and editor for Black Beauty  on Disney+ and directed the award winning documentary Wild Beauty: Mustang Spirit of the West.

Ashley spoke about her visit to Wolf Connection, her new film project, American Wolf, and the similarities between her work with wild horses and wolves.

Watch the video podcast on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/coYPvvH-lYk

Ashley Avis Website

@ashleyavis

@thewolfconnectionpod

Wolf Tales - Renee Alfero, Wolf Connection Lead of Pack Behavior24 Jun 202200:13:45

Wolf Tales is where you'll hear stories from Wolf Connection's staff and volunteers about their experiences. We'll also be speaking with musicians, artists, photographers and videographers about how the wolf has impacted their work.

Renee has been with Wolf Connection for 13 years and is the Lead of Pack Behavior. She has interacted with all the wolves that have come through the organization and shares her wonderful videos & photos from the pack on her social media!

Follow her on Instagram @reneealfero22

@wolfconnection

@wolfconnectionpod

Episode #80 Project Coyote - Promoting Compassionate Conservation Nationwide17 Jun 202201:16:16

Welcome to the 100th episode of The Wolf Connection Podcast! Thank you to all our guests and listeners who have been along for the journey. Here's to the next 100 episodes and beyond! HOWLS!

Project Coyote is a national non-profit organization based in Northern California whose mission is to promote compassionate conservation and coexistence between people and wildlife through education, science and advocacy.

We spoke with both Michelle Lute, the Conservation Director and Renee Seacor, the Carnivore Conservation Advocate at Project Coyote. They told us about the mission, their individual roles within the organization and how they are helping promote coexistence between humans and wildlife across the country.

Project Coyote Website

Rewilding Institute

@coolhandlute

@rseacor

Episode #79 Brenna Cassidy - Effects of State Harvest on the Wolves of Yellowstone10 Jun 202201:16:50

Brenna Cassidy is a PhD Candidate at the University of Montana where she is studying the recent effects of Montana's wolf harvest on the packs in Yellowstone National Park. Her research is vital to understanding how humans can impact the survival of wolves that live most of their lives inside Yellowstone.

Brenna spoke to us about her love for the outdoors, how she was able to begin working in Yellowstone with wolves and her experiences putting this research together.

@brenna_j_cassidy

@BrennaJCassidy

@wolfconnection

@thewolfconnectionpod

Episode #78 Rick McIntyre - The Redemption of Wolf 30203 Jun 202201:00:05

Rick McIntyre has been watching wolves for over 40 years, with 25 of those years in Yellowstone National Park. Rick has spent more time documenting wolves in the wild than almost anyone, surpassing 9,000 days in the field with over 100,000 sightings in that time.

Rick joined us to give updates on the Junction Butte pack in Yellowstone, the impacts that recent wolf hunts have had on the packs in the park, and to talk about his newest book The Redemption of Wolf 302.

All of the books in the "Alpha Wolves of Yellowstone Series" are available wherever books are sold.

Meet The Author Greystone Books

Redemption of Wolf 302 on Amazon

@wolfconnection

@thewolfconnectionpod

Episode #77 Cheryl Alexander - The Story of Takaya27 May 202201:18:09

Cheryl Alexander is an environmental photographer with a focus on wilderness. She is increasing the awareness of the natural world and encouraging a sustainable human relationship with the earth. She has authored the book Takaya: Lone Wolf  that chronicled the journey of a sea wolf on a group of uninhabited islands in British Colombia's Salish Sea.

Cheryl told us about her early work with at risk youth, fighting for conservational legislation, her passion for telling stories through photography, and the legacy of Takaya.

Wild Awake Photography

Takaya's Legacy

@takayalonewolf

@thewolfconnectionpod

Wolf Tales - Kacey Manjarrez, Wolf Connection Development Assistant & Volunteer20 May 202200:06:59

Wolf Tales is where you'll hear stories from Wolf Connection's staff and volunteers about their experiences. We'll also be speaking with musicians, artists, photographers and videographers about how the wolf has impacted their work.

Kacey has been a volunteer at Wolf Connection for almost 2 years since coming on a visit to Wolf Heart Ranch.  She's currently the head of Marketing and Graphics at the Lancaster Museum of Art and History. Kacey is a professional artist that focuses on animation but has been drawing almost her entire life, and some of her drawings include wolves from the Wolf Connection pack!

Check out all of her incredible work on Instagram @kacey_m_art

@wolfconnection

Wolf Connection Website

Episode #76 Brad Orsted - Tragedy and Redemption in the Wild14 May 202201:10:57

Brad Orsted is an award-winning conservation and wildlife filmmaker, photographer and writer. He has spent the better part of a decade sharing stories of the wild through the lens of his camera, podcast and upcoming memoir due out in 2023.

Brad spoke about his photography & filmmaking and how the tragic loss of his daughter Marley, has forever changed the way he views, films and speaks about the wildlife and wild places that have shaped his life.

Brad Orsted Website

Take It Outside Podcast

@brad_orsted

@thewolfconnectionpod

Episode #75 Laurie McConnell - Pacific Wild and Sea Wolves of British Columbia06 May 202201:17:35

Laurie McConnell is the Director of Community and Systems for Pacific Wild. She also is the Wolf Campaigner for Save BC Wolves which is working to stop the wolf cull and resist ongoing efforts to escalate the persecution of wolves across the province.

Laurie explained the dynamics of the Great Bear Rainforest, the history and continuing conservation efforts of Pacific Wild, and describes the sea wolves that live around the province.

Pacific Wild

Save BC Wolves Campaign

End the BC Wolf Cull

@pacificwild

Wolf Connection

Episode #74 Daniel Curry - G.R.I.P.H. Ecotourism and Conservation29 Apr 202200:39:04

Daniel Curry joins us once more to talk about the expansion of his business into ecotourism. He is inviting guests to go on guided trail rides, photography tours and be a range rider for a day, all in the name of conservation and coexistence.

**Links to these adventures are below**

Daniel is a range rider who specializes in human wildlife conflict mitigation using non-lethal methods in northeastern Washington. He started his own business, G.R.I.P.H., which helps wildlife and humans coexist on the landscape.

G.R.I.P.H. Adventures

@thedanimalmanimal

Griphs.com

Wolf Connection

Episode #73 Cara McGary & Casey Anderson - Wild Livelihoods Business Coalition22 Apr 202200:53:35

Casey Anderson is the Creative Director of VisionHawk Films, an Emmy nominated filmmaker, explorer and adventurer. Cara McGary is the owner of In Our Nature Guiding Services and has a Masters in Biology.

Both are part of the Wild Livelihoods Business Coalition. Their mission is to give a voice to local businesses near Yellowstone National Park whose livelihoods depend upon wild places. They do this by connecting consumers with their business members who have shared values around open spaces, clean water and air, and sustainable, bio-diverse wildlife populations.

Casey and Cara spoke about their businesses in Montana and the goals of the coalition to ensure local ecosystems stay wild and coexist with all species on the landscape. They discussed the impacts of the recent wolf hunts on both a personal and professional level.

Wild Livelihoods Business Coalition

VisionHawk Films

In our Nature Guiding Services

@grizzlyguy

@wildlivelihoods

@in.our.nature.guiding.services

Episode #177 Cara Love - Wolves of Chernobyl 24 May 202400:46:28

Cara Love is an Evolutionary Biologist and Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Princeton University. She has been studying wolves in the exclusion zone of Chernobyl for over a decade. Cara’s goal is to help further our understanding of the ecological and evolutionary ramifications anthropogenic stressors have on wildlife populations.

Cara described her research on how wolves are surviving in and around Chernobyl, the ways in which they are collecting data, and how radiation exposure in wolf populations could lead to possible cancer fighting genetics.

Cara Love Website

Wolves of Chernobyl (Website)

The Mutant Wolves of Chernobyl Have Evolved to Survive Cancer

@thewolfconnectionpod

Wolf Tales - Elena Albanese, Wolf Connection Manager of Pack Services15 Apr 202200:12:39

Wolf Tales is where you'll hear stories from Wolf Connection's staff and volunteers about their experiences. We'll also be speaking with musicians, artists, photographers and videographers about how the wolf has impacted their work.

Elena Albanese is the Manager of Pack Services for Wolf Connection after beginning as a volunteer in 2016. She and her team oversee the health and well being of the 30+ wolves and wolf dogs at Wolf Connection.

Follow her on Instagram: @elena_ny2ca

@wolfconnection

Wolf Connection

Episode #72 Maggie Howell - Wolf Conservation Center08 Apr 202201:01:44

Maggie Howell has been the Executive Director of the Wolf Conservation Center since 2013. They are a not-for-profit environmental education organization working to protect and preserve wolves in North America through science-based education, advocacy, and participation in the federal recovery and release programs for two critically endangered wolf species - the Mexican gray wolf and the red wolf.

Maggie spoke about her journey, the Wolf Conservation Center recovery and release programs, and the many ways they educate the public on the importance of wolves in the wild.

Wolf Conservation Center

@wolfconservationcenter

Wolf Connection

Episode #71 Gary Skiba - Colorado Wolf Reintroduction Updates 01 Apr 202201:02:51

For over two decades Gary Skiba was a Wildlife Biologist for the Colorado Division of Wildlife. He is now the Wildlife Manager for the San Juan Citizens Alliance.

Gary updated us on the Colorado wolf reintroduction, his history working for the Colorado Division of Wildlife and his role in the San Juan Citizens Alliance.

Wolf Posts San Juan Citizens Alliance

San Juan Citizens Alliance

Colorado Parks & Wildlife (Wolves)

Episode #70 Erin Johnston & Austin Ayres - The KBIC, Michigan Wolves & Tribal Influence on Wildlife Management25 Mar 202201:09:06

Erin Johnston is a Biologist and Wildlife Lead for the Natural Resources Department in the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC). Austin Ayres is a Wildlife Technician and a KBIC Tribal Member.

Both Erin and Austin spoke about their roles in the KBIC, positive impacts of tribal influence on land & wildlife management in the upper peninsula of Michigan, and the history and current state of wolves in the region.

KBIC Natural Resources Department

KBIC Facebook Page

Wolf Connection

Episode #69 Louise Liebenberg - Predator Friendly Ranching in Canada18 Mar 202201:03:57

Louise Liebenberg has been a rancher in Alberta, Canada since 2008 after immigrating from Europe.

Since she has come to North America, Louise has been at the forefront of coexistence ranching and teaching others how to deal with predators in Canada's wilderness with the help of livestock guardian dogs.

Louise discussed what led her family to come to Canada, her opposition of wolf bounties in the late 2000's, guidelines for successful predator management, and how she reinforces positive messaging around wolves coexisting with livestock.

Grazerie.com

Predator Friendly Ranching Blog

Wolf Connection 

Episode #68 Matt Barnes - Predator & Livestock Coexistence Management 11 Mar 202201:03:51

Matt Barnes is a Rangeland Scientist who continues to study and apply methods for livestock & predator coexistence management in the western United States.

He is part of the Northern Rockies Conservation Cooperative and is an Advisor for the Rocky Mountain Wolf Project.

Matt explained his rangeland management methods, how they impact livestock in positive ways opening the door for predator coexistence including wolves, bears and mountain lions.

Northern Rockies Conservation Cooperative

Matt Barnes ResearchGate

Livestock Management for Coexistence with Large Carnivores

Episode #67 Dan MacNulty - The Effects of Wolf Hunts on Ecosystems04 Mar 202201:07:53

Dan MacNulty is an Associate Professor at Utah State University. He has focused his research on the long-term collaborative study of carnivores, ungulates, and woody-deciduous plants in northern Yellowstone National Park since 1995.

Dan went into great detail explaining the impacts of wolves & other apex predators on the landscape, what happens when their numbers decrease, their affect on CWD and their roles in ecosystems at large around Montana, Wyoming and Idaho. 

MacNulty Animal Ecology Lab

@DanMacNulty

Dan MacNulty Publications


Episode #66 Raymond Toney - The Colorado Howl & Colorado Wolf Reintroduction25 Feb 202201:03:09

Raymond Toney is the voice of The Colorado Howl, a radio program that discusses a wide range of wolf topics as well as the wolf reintroduction taking place in Colorado.

Raymond spoke about his journey to starting The Colorado Howl, updates on the wolf reintroduction in Colorado and the effects of wolves being given back federal protections via the Endangered Species Act. 

The Colorado Howl

@thecoloradohowl

Colorado Parks & Wildlife - Wolf Management

Episode #65 Hanna Pettersson - Wolves Social Impact Across Europe18 Feb 202201:01:58

Hanna Pettersson is a 4th year PhD Researcher at the University of Leeds. She has a Masters in Biodiversity, Conservation & Management, and for the past few years has been studying the impact of wolves in Spain across different communities.

Hanna discussed the global conversation surrounding wolves as it pertains to social, economical and political issues. She also describes how her research will look to help communities handle wolf re-population in the near future. 

@HannaP3TT

The Conversation Article

Phys.org Article

Hanna Pettersson Papers

Wolf Connection

Episode #64 Stephen Rivera & John Calfa - Recent Wolf News & Episode Recaps12 Feb 202200:50:30
**UPDATE** After this podcast was recorded, impactful news broke in the wolf community! As of February 10th, a federal judge has reinstated protections for grey wolves under the Endangered Species Act in 44 states, including Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota. Wolves in the Northern Rockies (Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana ) were not re-listed as part of the decision. You can read more about the ruling here: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/10/climate/wolves-endangered-species-list.html

Stephen and John discuss wolf articles pertaining to wolf hunts, impacts on livestock farming and coexistence measures around the United States. They point listeners to key episodes where these topics have been discussed and give updates on future guests.

@srprodllc

@calfanation

Wolf Connection

Episode #176 Carter Niemeyer - Wolf Tracks #317 May 202401:01:08

This is the third edition of 'Wolf Tracks'! We discussed the Cody Robert's fallout in Wyoming, along with other stories pertaining to wolves with Carter Niemeyer.

Carter retired from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in 2006 as the Wolf Recovery Coordinator for the state of Idaho. He was an integral part of the Federal Wolf Reintroduction in both Yellowstone and Idaho. Carter has authored two books, Wolfer and Wolf Land, which can be purchased through multiple book retailers.

Here are the articles and content that were discussed in the podcast:

Forest Service/BLM Can't Ban Coyote Whacking

Hogs for Hope Fundraiser

H.R. 764 Passes the House (Trust the Science Act)

Ninth Circuit Upholds Temp. Protections for Grizzlies in Wolf Trapping Case

Dane County Judge Dismisses Lawsuit to revoke DNR wolf management plan

Idaho's Wolf Killings Decline

@thewolfconnectionpod

Wolf Tales - Laurie Cousins, Program Lead & Volunteer04 Feb 202200:09:07

Wolf Tales is where you'll hear stories from Wolf Connection's staff and volunteers about their experiences. We'll also be speaking with musicians, artists, photographers and videographers about how the wolf has impacted their work.

Laurie has been with Wolf Connection for over 3 years as a volunteer and Program Lead. She is also a mindfulness teacher, parent educator and somatic resilience practitioner.

At Laurie's private practice in Los Angeles, she enjoys guiding youth, adults, and families in overcoming adversity, building resilience and cultivating connection.

Laurie Cousins Website

@mindfully_laurie

Wolf Connection 

Episode #63 Tom McNamee - Wolf Hunts in the Western United States 29 Jan 202200:48:24

Tom McNamee has authored multiple books, including The Return of the Wolf to Yellowstone  & The Killing of Wolf Number Ten. He recently penned a guest essay in the New York Times describing the current wolf hunts in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming.

Tom discussed the ramifications wolf hunts are having economically, socially and ecologically in the western part of the United States. He gave his insights on the social and political divides as it relates to reinstating protections for wolves.

Tom McNamee Website

New York Times Essay

Business Coalition Opposes Wolf Hunts

For more information on how you can help re-list wolves:
Relist Wolves Now



Episode #62 Vicente Palacios - Iberian Wolves & Coexistence in Spain21 Jan 202200:58:47

Vicente Palacios has been studying Iberian wolves in Spain for over 20 years.

We covered several topics related to the wolves in Spain, wolf & human coexistence,  wolf management and ecology, the history of wolves and what the future holds for the species moving forward.

Vicente also shared the differences between wolves in Spain and in Yellowstone National Park.

Iberian Wolf Howls

Wolf Howl Variations

@wolfconnection

Wolf Tales - Matt Thomas, Wolf Connection Volunteer07 Jan 202200:10:18

Wolf Tales is where you'll hear stories from Wolf Connection's staff and volunteers about their experiences. We'll also be speaking with musicians, artists, photographers and videographers about how the wolf has impacted their work.

Matt Thomas has been a volunteer at Wolf Connection since 2016. He is now pursuing his DVM (doctor of veterinary medicine) degree at the WIMU Regional Program in Veterinary Medicine. Currently, he is attending Utah State University and will transfer to Washington State University for his final two years of study.

@mattinahat16

@wolfconnection

Wolf Connection Website

Episode #61 Barbara Marti - Wolf Communication in North America & Spain31 Dec 202100:57:03

It's our first international episode!

Barbara Marti is a PhD student and researcher at the University of Oviedo in Spain. She was part of a study that looked at the acoustic communication of wolves in North America and  Spain. Their research even discovered an interaction between a wolf and two Great Horned Owls in Yellowstone! (Check the description for a link to the audio).

Barbara explained the overall findings, her personal expectations moving forward and insight into the wolf/human dynamic in Spain.

Barbara Marti Research

Wolf & Owl Interaction Audio

@wolfconnection

Wolf Tales - Morgan Heim, Photojournalist & Conservationist 23 Dec 202100:54:57

Wolf Tales is where you'll hear stories from Wolf Connection's staff and volunteers about their experiences. We'll also be speaking with musicians, artists, photographers and videographers about how the wolf has impacted their work.

Morgan Heim is a wildlife photojournalist, filmmaker and adventurer focusing on wildlife-human coexistence. Her goal is to find the beauty, humor and perseverance in the struggle to make the world a better place.

Morgan spoke about her journey from scientific studies to photography, how she combines the two in her work, and the future of her work with conservation causes.

morganheim.com

@moheim

@wolfconnection

Wolf Tales - Julie Argyle, Wildlife Photographer 03 Dec 202101:08:41

Wolf Tales is where you'll hear stories from Wolf Connection's staff and volunteers about their experiences. We'll also be speaking with musicians, artists, photographers and videographers about how the wolf has impacted their work.

Julie Argyle has been photographing wildlife since she was 8 years old. She has spent many years in and around Yellowstone National Park taking photos and sharing her work with the public.

Julie shared many stories from her encounters in Yellowstone, her deep connection to the Wapiti Lake pack and how she continues to advocate for wolves and other species through her photography.

@wildloveimages_julieargyle

Wolves Western Warriors - Pre-Order

@wolfconnection

Wolf Connection

Episode #60 Tom Gable - Voyageurs Wolf Project26 Nov 202100:59:18

Tom Gable is the Project Lead for the Voyageurs Wolf Project based in the Greater Voyageurs Ecosystem in Northern Minnesota. One of their main goals is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the summer ecology of wolves.

Tom spoke about the project's overall findings, the wolf & beaver predator-prey relationship within the ecosystem and how their research is providing critical information on wolves in boreal ecosystems.

Voyageurs Wolf Project

@voyageurswolfproject

@wolfconnection

Wolf Tales - Ted Heistman, Artist and Sculptor 19 Nov 202100:34:10

Wolf Tales is where you'll hear stories from Wolf Connection's staff and volunteers about their experiences. We'll also be speaking with musicians, artists, photographers and videographers about how the wolf has impacted their work.

Ted Heistman is an artist who uses clay to make sculptures of animals both past and present. He recently sculpted a wolf, and donated the proceeds to Wolf Connection.

We spoke about Ted rediscovering his passion in sculpting, how he decided to donate to Wolf Connection and the future plans for his clay sculptures.

@utoggsoup

@wolfconnection

Wolf Connection

Episode #59 Jon T. Coleman - Vicious: Wolves and Men In America12 Nov 202100:54:13

Jon T. Coleman is a Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame. He has authored 3 books including Vicious: Wolves and Men in America which documents the fraught relationship between early American settlers and wolves over three centuries.

We spoke about his book, the research that went into writing it and the revelations he discovered during the process.

Vicious: Wolves and Men in America can be purchased on Amazon and other book retailers.

Vicious on Amazon

Jon T. Coleman website

@wolfconnection

Wolf Connection

Episode #175 Bill Watkins - Denali Wolf Tourism Impacts09 May 202400:54:55

Bill Watkins has been part of the Transportation System and Wilderness Tour Guide at Denali National Park for over 30 years. He is also the Administrator for the Denali Wolves group on Facebook, and is a conservation, wildlife and landscape photographer.

Bill spoke with us about his experiences guiding in the park, the changing dynamics in tourism as wolf watching and bear viewing has been in decline, and the impacts that wildlife mismanagement has had on predators around Denali National Park.

Bill Watkins Website

Bill Watkins YouTube

Alaska Wildlife Alliance Website

@thewolfconnectionpod

Episode #58 Dan Vermillion - Wolf Hunts & Legislation in Montana05 Nov 202100:58:44

Dan Vermillion was the former Montana Fish & Wildlife Commissioner and Chairman for over 10 years. Dan and other former Commissioners penned a guest essay in the Mountain Journal stating their opposition to Montana's current state regulations regarding wolves.

He spoke to us about his time as Commissioner, where he believes the divide on wolves is coming from and how Montana got to the place it is today on wolf policy.

@danvermillion

Sweet Water Travel

Wolf Connection

Wolf Tales - Monica Stahlmann & Regan Downey, Trumpet the Miracle Wolf Pup29 Oct 202100:44:23

Monica Stahlmann is the author of the children's book Trumpet the Miracle Wolf Pup  and Regan Downey is the Director of Education for the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem, NY.

Monica and Regan spoke about the events leading up to the creation of the book, how both are involved with the Wolf Conservation Center and the message they are looking to send with the publication of the book.

Trumpet the Magical Wolf Pup can be purchased through Amazon and other online retailers, 50% of all the profits will go to the Wolf Conservation Center.

Trumpet on Amazon

Wolf Conservation Center

@wolfconservationcenter

@wolfconnection

Wolf Tales - Jen GaNun, Lost Walks and Wolf Reintroduction08 Oct 202100:50:20

Jen GaNun is a vocalist and choreographer for the performance group Lost Walks since their inception in 2014. The group is rooted in movement, music, collaboration and conservation. By partnering with wildlife organizations, they are working to raise awareness, empathy and action toward protecting wolves and returning them to Colorado.

Jen explained Lost Walks journey as they became advocates for wolves, their partnership with the Rocky Mountain Wolf Project, and the concept of both their records.

Wolf, Woman, Man is available on the Lost Walks website at lostwalksband.com & the prequel album Blood Lantern releases in 4-parts on bloodlantern.com.

Lost Walks Website

Bloodlantern.com

@jganun

Episode #57 Marc Cooke & Kim Bean - Wolves of the Rockies01 Oct 202101:14:33

Marc Cooke and Kim Bean are the President and Vice President of the non-profit organization Wolves of the Rockies. Since 2011, their mission has been to protect and defend wolves from Yellowstone & the Rocky Mountains while trying to enact positive change for all wolves across the country.

Marc and Kim spoke primarily on the wolf hunts in Montana, the steps being taken to reverse recent legislation against wolves in the western Unites States and how the general public can get involved in these causes.

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