In this Web-exclusive video, wolf expert Doug Smith discusses the Yellowstone Wolf Project. Started in 1994, the Wolf Project has taken advantage of the visibility of Yellowstone’s wolves to explore wolf population dynamics. Of particular interest is how wolves interact with prey and scavenger populations in the park. Smith hopes that Wolf Project research can help replace common misconceptions about wolves with factual information.
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This ia Awesome waht you do, for i so do miss my wolf pack that i had i raised wolves for 13 yrs , never dreamed one day i would be without them. The viedo made me cry for i so miss mine they were like my children family members, keep doing the work you do for ione day i would love to visit yellowstone just to see them for myself. thank you donna
Good, keep looking at the big picture. You’re almost half way through the next ten years.
Doug Smith and his team are doing a great job with the wolves. I have photographed wolves in Yellowstone for the last five years.A remarkable place.Anyone with a interest in nature should visit Yellowstone.The wolves of Yellowstone are beautiful animals and with people like Doug Smith,the wolves will be here for a very long time. You may view my wolf pictures of Yellowstone at http://www.natureasart.org
Saw the film tonight. Absolutely fascinating and could feel the emotional response that Seton expressed about the great wolf. Very educational. Watching the film and Doug makes me want to head to Yellowstone!
Thanks,
Ray
The film on PBS tonight was both inspiring and fascinating.I admire people like Doug who sort of go against the status quo and believe in what their doing what they know is to be the truth.
Here in the Chicago region we have a movement to restore our prairie and savanah to its former state(pre-settlement) in the county forest preserves.
A very tough task to be sure.Can you imagine re-introducing the timber wolf.FAT CHANCE!
A grand program! The tall tales and myths of the past need to be corrected through research and education. Let’s continue to do all we can to insure that our nation’s wild heritage is here to experience and enjoy for the generations to come.
Listen carefully to Doug Smith’s final comments in this video – if the George W Bush has his way the war on wolves will be back on and this time we might not get them back. I have seen the wolves in Yellowstone and it is a privilege and an honor. To think that our government might remove their protections sickens me. I hope Doug Smith and his colleges prevail. Predators are the keystones of any healthy ecosystem. I look forward to having a president who uses critical thinking and science to make sound decisions for our wildlife.
I saw your Seton & wolves on Nature last night – for those who have compassion this was moving –
the destruction of wildlife and the wolves is terrible
I want to donate for a sanctuary (land) for wildlife like our parks
Since the present administration does the opposite,
those who have compassion need to step forward and save the wilderness like Teddy Roosevelt and Seton did way back then
its like Bush & cheney live before the 1800’s – abolishing laws that protect the wilderness ; Gov. Palin (Alaska) ok’ed killing wolves from helicopters
she needs to work in a slaughter house -there people have hearts of stone
please run this film time and time again to spread the nedd to save our wilderness
Wayne Raasch
Lissie Tx
There is a Werewolf creature here in WI. We have witnessed it’s foot prints.
I remember my first “wolf” experience so vividly though it was 45 years ago. I sat at a campfire with my grandparents, we were in northern Canada next to a lake, the sun had set and the moon was rising over a clearcut hill across from us. As the moon completely cleared the hill a low mournful wail suddenly arose from the top of the hill and gradually became louder, then faded gently away. Every hair on my body stood straight on end and my heart was racing for I instantly knew I was hearing the voice of the wilderness. The chorus was soon joined by others nearby on the hill and soon they were off, down the backside of the hill away from us, lost to the darkness and the wilds that were their home. I felt and still feel privileged in that experience and yes,the hair still stands up on my arms and neck when I think of it.
Thank you to all of those who treasure the voice in the wilderness and fight to keep it alive and strong for our childrens children should have the same wonderful experience, or at least the chance to, that I had. Long may you run Lobo, long may you run.
Over ten years ago, I used to volunteer as a speaker for the Timber Wolf Alliance on education for the recovery of the Timber Wolf in Northern Wisconsin and the upper penisula of Michigan. At the time the wolves were making a slow comeback, and now it is great to say that the population is still growing and is quite healthy. When I go to the northern part of Wisconsin, it’s great to hear the howls where years ago, it was silent. I’ve even been lucky enough to see them along roads and see signs of them in the woods. It is a sign that the environment is healthier than it was.
I love wolves they are fantastic and loveable. I want one for a pet but I might have to wait until I am married for that. lol. I am fifteen and I am inlove with wolves they are my favorite animal.
Myself and my brother after seeing this in PBS went to Yellowstone the past Christmas amidst severe winter weather and were so lucky to see the wolves in the wild and it was simply magical