Our Wild World

We are in a crisis time where science tells us that livestock production is the leading cause of climate change, and habitat destruction to wildlife loss and pollution. The science tells us wolves and apex predators are ecosystem architects, restoring ecosystems. Yet, despite these facts, outdated myths and fears about wolves persist, deeply imbedded in our culture and government. Newly drafted management plans remove carnivores in favor of livestock industry. So how do we change attitudes of lawmakers and ranchers, to accept the science and live with wolves? My returning guest, advocate and author Rick Lamplugh explains signing petitions and social media is not enough. To change policy, advocates need to be present at the critcal public comment meetings and fill the room, so decision makers can put a face to the statements which count far more than thousands of faceless signatures. The anti-wolf lobbyists understand this- so wildlife advocates must too.