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This is Wild · Sep 26, 2025 · 24 min

Wolves

In the 1930s, wolves were eradicated from Yellowstone National Park…and then the entire ecosystem went haywire. In this episode of This Is Wild, we explore the power of apex predators to impact their environments, both culturally and ecologically. From the ripple effects wolves had on rivers and forests to the deep cultural connections between people and these oft-misunderstood animals, we’ll uncover how their presence (or absence) can shape entire landscapes. To learn more about grey wolves and Algonquin wolves, you can go to www.wwf.ca/thisiswild. If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, you can email us at thisiswild@wwfcanada.org.

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In the 1930s, wolves were eradicated from Yellowstone National Park…and then the entire ecosystem went haywire.

In this episode of This Is Wild, we explore the power of apex predators to impact their environments, both culturally and ecologically. From the ripple effects wolves had on rivers and forests to the deep cultural connections between people and these oft-misunderstood animals, we’ll uncover how their presence (or absence) can shape entire landscapes.

To learn more about grey wolves and Algonquin wolves, you can go to www.wwf.ca/thisiswild.

If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, you can email us at thisiswild@wwfcanada.org.

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