How Have Gray Wolves Fared 30 Years After Reintroduction?
Summary
This Science Friday episode delves into the complex 30-year story of gray wolf reintroduction in the Western United States. Guest Heath Druzin discusses the species' dramatic comeback, the deep-seated public emotions surrounding their presence, and the significant ecological changes they've brought to ecosystems like Yellowstone. The discussion also covers the ongoing challenges with agricultural communities, the vital role of Indigenous tribes in recovery, and the precarious current protection status in key states.Episode description
Gray wolves are native to the Rocky Mountains, but decades of hunting nearly eradicated them from the western United States by the 1940s. In 1995, wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park, and it’s been a conservation success story, but not a straight path out of the woods.
Host Flora Lichtman digs into the last 30 years of wolves in the West with Heath Druzin, creator of the podcast “Howl,” from Boise State Public Radio and The Idaho Capital Sun. Druzin reported the podcast and companion written series with Clark Corbin.
Guest: Heath Druzin is host of the podcast “Howl,” from Boise State Public Radio and The Idaho Capital Sun.
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