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Wolves of Yellowstone National Park Migration
20:29 - 32:31 (12:01)
The Wolves of Yellowstone National Park migrate outside the park, covering vast territories from 50-1000 square miles per pack. This makes it challenging to protect them, and they become vulnerable to rival packs and hunters.
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The reintroduction of wolves in Yellowstone National Park, which led to a significant increase in the population of the species and ecological improvements, faced strong opposition from the farming, ranching, and hunting communities in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho who resented the predators encroaching on their land.
20:29 - 22:29 (02:00)
Summary
The reintroduction of wolves in Yellowstone National Park, which led to a significant increase in the population of the species and ecological improvements, faced strong opposition from the farming, ranching, and hunting communities in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho who resented the predators encroaching on their land.
ChapterWolves of Yellowstone National Park Migration
Episode69: Caught in the Crosshairs. Yellowstone National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The decision to remove gray wolves from the federal endangered species list and make them available for hunting creates a controversial environment for their future in the area.
22:29 - 23:49 (01:19)
Summary
The decision to remove gray wolves from the federal endangered species list and make them available for hunting creates a controversial environment for their future in the area.
ChapterWolves of Yellowstone National Park Migration
Episode69: Caught in the Crosshairs. Yellowstone National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Wolf O6, with her unique dappled gray coloring and distinctive face markings, navigates the Northern Range in search of prey, in a dangerous yet smart location for predators like cougars and bears.
23:49 - 25:38 (01:49)
Summary
Wolf O6, with her unique dappled gray coloring and distinctive face markings, navigates the Northern Range in search of prey, in a dangerous yet smart location for predators like cougars and bears. Despite her matured deep gold eyes, her solitude makes her vulnerable.
ChapterWolves of Yellowstone National Park Migration
Episode69: Caught in the Crosshairs. Yellowstone National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Lone wolves usually return to their natal pack or die alone.
25:38 - 29:46 (04:07)
Summary
Lone wolves usually return to their natal pack or die alone. Lone males that fail at finding mates may be accepted into an existing pack. Although wolves hunt various mammals, they prefer to hunt larger ones like elk, bison, and moose.
ChapterWolves of Yellowstone National Park Migration
Episode69: Caught in the Crosshairs. Yellowstone National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
A lone black female wolf was being chased by two male wolves, but she chose to mate with the larger one and lead him to a new pack, leaving her own family behind.
29:52 - 32:31 (02:38)
Summary
A lone black female wolf was being chased by two male wolves, but she chose to mate with the larger one and lead him to a new pack, leaving her own family behind.