Episode #194 Sarah Hanafin - Wolf Educator, Conservationist & Volunteer
Sarah Hanafin has been volunteering with both Wolves of Maine and Wolf Hollow for almost a decade. She uses her Instagram platform to promote wolf education and conservation, while sharing her stories with wolves and wolfdogs from around the country. Sarah spoke about her early years of volunteering, how her platform has been able to help wolves and people in their individual journeys, and her visit to Wolf Connection. @wolfgirl_maine Wolf Hollow Website Wolves of Maine Website @thewol...
4 Okt 202439min
Episode #193 Wendy Keefover - Carnivore Conservation, The Humane Society of the United States
Wendy Keefover has been the Senior Strategist for Carnivore Protection at The Humane Society of the United States for over 10 years. She has been a wildlife advocate and working to protect carnivores for over 30 years. We talked about multiple topics with Wendy, including the numerous initiatives that The Humane Society is involved in, the motivations for killing carnivores, trophy hunting, issues surrounding predator control and the disconnect between institutions and citizens on wildlife....
27 Sep 20241h 4min
Episode #192 Jeremy SunderRaj - Wolf Research in Montana
Jeremy SunderRaj has been a Science Technician with the Yellowstone Wolf, Elk and Cougar project for over 5 years. Prior to his work in Yellowstone, he spent three summers trapping and collaring wolves for the State of Montana. Jeremy shared many stories about those summers in Montana, detailing his encounters with wolves, experiences working within Montana, and how influential this time was for his career trajectory. @critter_chaserResearch Gate for Jeremy@thewolfconnectionpod
20 Sep 20241h 6min
Episode #191 Kira Cassidy - Wolf 907F & Wolf Elders in Yellowstone
Kira Cassidy has been a Research Associate with the Yellowstone Wolf Project for over 12 years. She has always been a source of important facts & research of the wolves in Yellowstone National Park. Kira spoke about Wolf 907F, who has reached the age of 11.4 years old, the dynamics of the Junction Butte Pack which she's been a part of her entire life, and discussed important topics regarding wolf elders and their roles in the pack. @kira_cassidy CBC Article on 907F @thewolfconnectio...
13 Sep 20241h 10min
Episode #190 Forrest Galante - Wolf Connection, Biodiversity and Upcoming Adventures
Forrest Galante has many titles, a wildlife biologist, television host and explorer just to name just a few! His mission is to inspire and educate people about animals and adventure through the media, including hosting programs on Animal Planet, on-camera expert interviews, and production of his own wildlife and natural history shows. Forrest came to Wolf Connection to visit the pack, shared his thoughts on wolves, wildlife, biodiversity and where his next ventures are. Forrest Galante We...
6 Sep 202430min
Episode #189 Taylor Rabe - Wildlife Technician, Yellowstone National Park
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 ...
30 Aug 20241h 2min
Episode #188 Marc Bekoff - The Emotional Lives of Animals
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...
24 Aug 20241h 17min
Episode #187 Will Stenberg & Zack Stentz - A Visit to Wolf Connection
Will Stenberg and his brother Zack Stentz recently visited Wolf Connection to spend time with the pack and recorded a quick podcast! They gave an update on their Alpha Wolves of Yellowstone project, and spoke about their visit to the sanctuary. Will Stenberg is a writer and musician, and his brother Zack Stentz is a writer and film producer known for his work on films like X-Men: First Class & Thor. Stampede Ventures recently optioned the rights to Rick McIntyre's first 3 ...
16 Aug 202416min
