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The Wolf Connection
Hosted by A Wolf Connection® Production · EN
Welcome to 'The Wolf Connection' Podcast. Here, we explore the intricate relationship between humans, predators, and the natural world. Topics range from The Future Of Wild Lands, Biodiversity, Biology, Conservation, Co existing with wildlife for the benefit of our ecological future, and Re-discovering the human/wolf connection.
Finding common ground within these conversations may prove to be essential to our development as individuals, the cultivation of productive societies, and a sustainable civilization on this planet.
Immerse yourself in a broad range of subjects with a wide array of guests from Scientists, Authors, Conservationists, Visual Artists, Ranchers, Hunters, Naturalists and even Wolf Connection Staff & Volunteers!
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Episode #220 Mich Biesbroek - Tracking Wolves in the Netherlands
Apr 4, 202500:51:29Tap to summarizeMich Biesbroek has been tracking wildlife since he was a young boy. He is one of the group leaders and guides for the White Wilderness weeks of Slovak Wildlife Society, where they monitor large carnivores in Slovakia with the help of volunteer citizens scientists. He is also a core member of Werkgroep Wolf Nederland. Mich spoke about his experiences tracking animals, his guiding practices when he's with Slovak Wildlife Society, the state of wolves in the Netherlands and his involvement with Werkgroep Wolf Nederland. Slovak Wildlife SocietyWerkgroep Wolf Nederland@tallmanhiking@thewolfconnectionpod
Transcribe →Episode #219 Luigi Boitani - A History of Wolf Research in Italy
Mar 28, 202500:57:54Tap to summarizeLuigi Boitani has been studying, researching and propelling the conservation of wolves in Italy for over 50 years. He is currently a Professor Emeritus at the University of Rome, Italy, and Chair of the IUCN Large Carnivore Initiative for Europe. Luigi went into great detail explaining his initial experiences researching wolves, how wolves, other predators and ungulates have had to adapt to a changing landscape in Italy, describing initiatives for coexistence in the region, and his overall assessment of wolf behaviors in present day Italy. Luigi Boitani Research GateIUCN Large Carnivore Initiative for Europe@thewolfconnectionpod
Transcribe →Episode #218 Bridgett VonHoldt & Kristin Brzeski - Updated Research on Ghost Wolves
Mar 21, 202501:11:49Tap to summarizeBridgett VonHoldt and Kristin Brzeski are the Director and Co-Director of the Gulf Coast Canine Project. The GCCP was created to encompass their research and the community-based approach they are developing to understand, monitor, and manage the unique canines persisting across the Gulf Coast.Bridgett and Kristin gave updates on genomics research, community scientific engagement, expansion of non-invasive data collection, and future goals of the project. Gulf Coast Canine Project@thewolfconnectionpod
Transcribe →Episode #217 Mollie Cameron - BC Wolf Cull, Caribou and Old Growth Forests
Mar 14, 202500:47:35Tap to summarizeMollie Cameron is the Wolf Campaigner for Pacific Wild in British Columbia. She has extensive field experience monitoring carnivores, studying their behavior through remote camera traps, investigating wildlife signs, and documenting predation events.She discussed the impact of old-growth forest loss, the history and current status of the wolf cull, habitat destruction, and how these factors are reshaping the landscape. Pacific WildBC Wolf Campaign @pacificwild@thewolfconnectionpod
Transcribe →Episode #216 Michelle Valberg - A Journey in Photographic Storytelling
Mar 7, 202500:56:11Tap to summarizeMichelle Valberg has been a fixture in the photography world for over 40 years. A Nikon Ambassador, she was honored with the prestigious Order of Canada in 2022 for her contributions to the craft. Additionally, she is a fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.In our conversation, Michelle shared the story of her photographic journey, discussed how she mentors newcomers to the art of photography, and recounted her two recent trips where she had the unique opportunity to photograph wolves.Michelle Valberg Website@michellevalbergphotography@thewolfconnectionpod
Transcribe →Episode #213 Brenna Cassidy - Wolf Monitoring and Data Coordinator in Colorado
Feb 21, 202500:56:15Tap to summarizeBrenna Cassidy started her work with Colorado Parks & Wildlife as the Wolf Monitoring and Data Coordinator in late 2023. She had a pivotal role in both wolf translocations, bringing wolves from Oregon and B.C. Brenna went into detail about her new position at CPW, the data she is looking for with the new wolves in Colorado, how she is able to track collar information, and what this data is going to be used for in their annual reports. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (Wolves)@coparkswildlife@brennajcassidy@thewolfconnectionpod
Transcribe →Episode #212 Caitlin McLean - Predators in Scotland, Tracking Wolves in Slovakia
Feb 14, 202500:58:47Tap to summarizeCaitlin McLean is studying Ecology and Conservation Biology at the University of Stirling and recently returned from tracking predators with The Slovak Wildlife Society. She explained the absence of predators in her home country of Scotland and the impacts on the landscape, her deep connection to nature, the experiences she had in Slovakia, and her engagement in conflict mitigation with groups in the predator coexistence space. @saor.wolfThe Slovak Wildlife Society@thewolfconnectionpod
Transcribe →Episode #211 Hannah Rheaume - Storytelling Through Photography
Feb 7, 202500:53:42Tap to summarizeHannah Rheaume has been a professional photographer for 5 years. She has traveled the globe, sharing her stories through the lens of her camera, while aiming to explore the complexities of humans and their impact on the natural world.She spoke at length on her process when preparing to go on photo shoots, how photography is unique to her vision, promoting wild places and human spaces to help with conservation and education, and sharing stories on a few selected photos with us. **Go to the Wolf Connection Podcast Instagram to see photos we spoke about!**Hannah's Website@hannahrheaume@thewolfconnectionpod
Transcribe →Episode #210 Amy Porter - Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conflict
Jan 31, 202501:14:34Tap to summarizeAmy Porter is the Director of Conservation with Wolf Haven International and is part of the Wolf Advisory Group with the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. She has done research in Congo, working with communities on conservation efforts and conflicts within the region. She has translated much of her experience from that work in Congo, to her efforts in Washington state with wolves. Amy described in detail the knowledge she learned from her time in Congo, parallels in conflict areas with monkeys and wolves, and how she is able to advise and help conservation efforts with Wolf Haven International and the Wolf Advisory Group.Wolf Haven International Wolf Advisory Group@wolfhavenint@thewolfconnectionpod
Transcribe →Episode #209 Mike Koshmrl & Amanda Eggert - The Year of the Wolves
Jan 24, 202500:39:18Tap to summarizeMike Koshmrl has been an environmental reporter and journalist for over a decade. He previously worked with Jackson Hole News & Guide and currently writes for WyoFile, reporting on environmental, conservation and natural issues concerning the state of Wyoming. Amanda Eggert has been an environmental reporter with Montana Free Press since 2021. She has also written for other publications including Explore Big Sky, Explore Yellowstone & Mountain Outlaw. Both shared their experiences in writing this combined piece, The Year of the Wolves documenting the first steps to wolves being reintroduced to the Northern Rockies. Read the story below at both publications websites. The Year of the Wolves (Wyofile) The Year of the Wolves (Montana Free Press)Amanda Eggert StoriesMike Koshmrl Stories@wyofile@mtfreepress@thewolfconnectionpod
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