The Druids are the most celebrated wolf pack in North America. For almost a decade, they have held the Lamar Valley in northern Yellowstone. The valley is prime winter grazing for thousands of elk and thus the most coveted wolf country in all the Park. Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Bob Landis has chronicled the adventures of the Druids since their very beginnings and in this, his third film on the wolves, the Druids find themselves in trouble for the very first time. After reaching the astonishing number of 37 members, the largest wolf-pack on record, the Druids begin to decline. Their leaders are failing with age and new packs are crossing their borders looking to claim the valley. This is the three year story of the fall and rise of the most famous wolves in America, their battles against rival wolves to hold on to their beautiful range, the dramatic twists in fortune that banish them from their valley, and the perseverance and devotion that bring them home at last.
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In the Valley of the Wolves premiered November 2007.
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What a Wonderful show. Brought tears to my eyes just knowing what is happening now since 2007. I pray for these Beautiful animals to succeed in their survival among humans and the environment.
Best nature show I have ever viewed. Amazing photography. A great demonstration of the interdependency of all species in the wild, and a graphic example why man should not upset the balance of nature.
Wonderful show. Photography is excellent. We watched and found it both entertaining and educational. Been to Yellowstone twice but never in winter.
What a beautiful program!
As always with Nature, you’ve combined spectacular photography with wonderful music and narration to tell a story that is much more than just a compilation of pretty pictures. This program was not only extremely well researched, educational and entertaining, but moving as well.
There’s a great life lesson in the story of a wolf who is an outsider, rejected by the elders of a pack, who ends up helping to save that same pack through his tenacity and eventual acceptance.
Way to go, Casanova!
Way to go, PBS!
Incredible show , thank you, im on my third view in two days. i’ve been to Yellowstone once, and it was summer, im now planning a winter trip.Ihave been living in Alaska for Twenty years and love its beauty, but Yellowstone surpasses it in it’s uniqueness, thanks PBS!!!!!
This show was an amazing combination of storytelling and photography. Nature in HD is a great way for an urban-dweller such as myself to feel connected to the natural world. It’s programming like this that make me proud to be a supporter of public television.
An excellent program about the importance of keeping the intricate ecological balance intact. The wolf is indeed a keystone species critical to a healthy Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. In 2002, I spent time in the Lamar Valley with friend and colleague Dr. James Halfpenny. Along with my wife and son, we made plaster casts of various wolf tracks along the Lamar River. Upon taking a number of quantitative measurements of the tracks, Dr. Halfpenny proceeded to plot the data on a graph. One of our tracks had been made by Alpha Male #21. Without saying, this wolf became a very special wolf to our family representing all that was good about the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone. As a college biology and environmental science instructor, I value and support the existence of Canis lupus and its ecological niche to the Rocky Mountain West. As long as there is compensation for any wolf-killed livestock to the ranchers of the region, I feel that the wolf will continue to play a monumental predatory role as the last great piece of the biological puzzle in the Yellowstone web of life. I commend PBS on its excellent nature programs and continue to use a variety of Nature and Nova programs to enhance the ecological curriculum for my college students.
Great program. The cinematography was professional and the choice of shots and narration was superb. I hope to see much more of the team behind this program.
i saw it yesterdayon tv. it it amazing but i tried to buy it i couldn’t but thanx for share al this beatyful thing with al the people in thisthat watch pbs.
execellent photography. You ought to do a show to show how they filmed the show. I bet the photographer had to put up with a lot of adverse weather.
I have the great privilege of living near Yellowstone and knowing Bob Landis. This program is pure true depiction of Yellowstone and the wolves. The cast of characters that play within the whole of YNP make each day a treasure to watch. The pasion and devotion of Landis to tell the real story is very evident. I bet to say that all the footage was captured by Landis, there is no “they”. Thanks to PBS for showing this great program to the nation.
Indeed an awesome film Mr. Landis, educational and artful. This one is top on my list.
I wish they would have explained just how the Delta pack lost most of its numbers after having more than 30 wolves. If they were vulnerable, maybe they should have allowed 302 to join. I guess 21 could tell that 302 was leader material and would have ended up displacing him.
What a masterpiece! It appears that those who participated in this filming captured the soul and essence of my brother, the Wolf. I am Wolf Clan and Eagle Clan and raised full blood Wolves for about 35 years. I had the honor of their companionship as well as their magnificent spirit and being. This documentary, for me, is a tribute to these beings that I wish I had done years ago. I envy those film makers that participated in it!! The photography was unbelievable and I want to thank you.
Thank you for sharing this marvelous program. I have long loved and admired wolves and watched this sitting on the edge of my chair waiting to see what happened next and wanting it never to end.
Awesome program. It lets us live with a Yellowstone wolfpack – and a few other animals – for a year and go through all their ups and downs, and all their interactions with each other and how they survive in a tough environment. Kudos to the film crew for all the work.
I loved it. Watched it 2 times in the past 2 days. I love wolves. they’re my favorite animal. This program has touched my heart, and boosted my love for these amazing creatures. The filming is stunning. A while ago, I saw a documentary on how people hunt wolves. It brought tears to my eyes. This show has brought me fresh hope for them. I loved it.
the most bautiful photography I have ever seen,thanks
Awesome nature video, i would like to watch (if you have any or new nature video) “Who is the most endangered Eagle of the world” Thank you for your time.
What an amazing animal and awesome Documentary. I loved how the eagle stold the meat from the coyote, I’ve never even imagined that was possible. Thank you PBS for educating me and giving me a chance to experience something I would have never thought possible.
wow…just wow, I’ve seen it three times, but still wow!^^ That would make an awesome disney movie!!!! really!!! man I’m goin g to write a script based on this story!^^
i like this program very much and it is imformational i wish more station would follow this pattern.
Beautiful, Stunning!!
This was a great show. Long live the druids
Best documentary. I love the part where the cubs hide at the back of their mother.
Best documentary i have ever seen! You are amazing Mr. Landis, and thank you Nature/PBS for putting in on air! Such beautiful and intelligent animals for sure! More wolves please, thank you.
I think this video is education to my students!
anybody know any other wolf documentaries like this one worth checking out??
I loved this show! The amazing scenery took my breath away in each and every shot. And the pups where extremely cute. It’s unbelievable how smart they where, i loved when the little red fox jumped inside the snow like 3 ft down to catch food. I loved it all. Bravo!
What an awesome documentry I cant beleive I actually sat long enough on the computer without being bored to watch this video and it was well worth my time!!
Spectacular photography and very challenging for the photographer getting so close to nature.Im going to be visiting Yellowstone park in the summer 2009 with my American fiance and im very excited to go after seeing this short film.Once again excellent viewing, just had to download the wolf onto my computer after that!Fantastic!
Thank you for reinforcing every negative thing I have ever thought about wolves to be true, : Malicious, merciless, cruel and cold blooded killers.
First how could u juz let the male coyote die like that second yay druids
Straight up Gangsters!!! Now I know where the Blood & Creeps learned. Seriously though this is one of the best nature docs. I have ever seen Awsome A+++++
cool i love this vid its the best
wonderful wonderful movie thank yooh i llove it soooooo much expecially the mating sceene
this vid is awesome.lol
Absolutely stunning and intriguing. I still feel bad about the poor male coyote, but it appears his mate rebounded and at least his legacy goes on.
Loved the Casanova/302 story about saving the Druid pack–but I just can’t get “This is Spinal Tap” quotes out of my head now.
Being a person that luvs wolves I found the program fascinating.
Wow, Loved the Casanova this show was fascinating.
What a wonderful story and a great documentary. We were there just two days ago and were fascinated to see the Druids go on a hunt. We heard from the ‘researchers’ on the ground that they have noticed 13 adults and 8 pups.
Keep on the wonderful work and look forward to more from Nature.
I can not believe that someone gave this episode a 4 out of 5
OMG! WHAT A WONDERFUL VIDEO. THE PHOTOGRAPHY AND AUDIO AND EVERYTHING!!!! Just LOVED it! Thank You for having this on the net for all Wolf Lovers and other wildlife lovers to enjoy!!!! Sincerely, Luciea
I love all episode on NATURE. I’m always looking for the show to air at 8pm. I am the biggest fan of all sort of animals except for sharks. I love the filming, audio, commentator voice, and the angles on these animal movements. The information are amazing, keep up the good work on the success.
I just returned from the Lamar Vally. WOW..I had watched this before, then to come home and wntch this and think I have gone there.. I saw the Wolves..I wonder if they were the Durids..omg!
Rhonda
I stayed in Silvergate, and was 1/2 mile from the Lamar Vally..WOW..Yellowstone is so BEAUTIFUL, I will return next fall..
Rhonda
I love wolves. They are so amazing! Reminds me of a game I like to play called Wolf Quest (www.wolfquest.org)
cant wait till i am out of school i want to follow the packs of yellowstone.
ever sence i’ve known about wolves i wanted to know more and i have fallen in love with them, but after i’m finished with all my schooling i’m going to get all of my own equipment and go follow the wolf packs of yellowstone, i have always wanted to go to yellowstone it is so beautiful there,thats why i can’t wait to get out of school.It was sad the male coyote died but felt wonderful for the druids.I LOVE WOLVES!!!!!
In response to Tiff – “Thank you for reinforcing every negative thing I have ever thought about wolves to be true, : Malicious, merciless, cruel and cold blooded killers.”
This just shows how ignorant you and others are about nature, wildlife, and the ecosystem. Animals do what they have to do to survive. They can’t go to Wal-mart for groceries and supplies.
I would love to see what you would resort to if you were placed in an unforgiving environment and had to survive on your own. Human beings are the ones who possess all the characteristics you applied to the wolf. We are all those things because of greed, arrogance, and self-rightousness.