Wolves and Coyotes

Dan discusses the impact of coyotes on the endangered red wolf population, highlighting how hybridization has nearly erased pure red wolf genes. He explains the evolutionary history of gray wolves, detailing their separate migrations back to North America and the dynamics of their interactions with coyotes. The insights from Yellowstone illustrate how leaving wildlife undisturbed can lead to stable populations, countering common misconceptions about unchecked animal growth.