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In this episode, international lawyer and natural resource ecologist Susan Bragdon discusses her early work as a young girl studying wolves in captivity. She shares the groundbreaking discovery her observations led to about the role of female wolves, challenging the biases that had shaped previous understandings. We also explore the dynamic nature of wolf interactions and the importance of considering personality in understanding wolves and advancing wildlife conservation.
From wolves to multilateral negotiations, Susan shares how her desire to protect wildlife and biological diversity led her to recognize the importance of agricultural diversity for food and nutrition security. Driven by a passion for both science and advocacy, she discusses her career as an international lawyer working with the United Nations and the founding of Seeds for All — a non-profit dedicated to supporting and expanding agroecology by amplifying the voices and participation of small-scale farmers and promoting inclusive, democratic governance.Susan H. Bragdon is an international lawyer, natural resource ecologist, and U.S. patent agent with more than 25 years of experience working with governments, United Nations agencies and multilateral institutions and donor organizations on policy and science related to sustainable food systems, biological diversity, small-scale farmers, and agroecology.
She served as Legal Advisor to the Convention on Biological Diversity and was the first attorney-senior scientist hired within the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) at a senior level to develop and implement policy strategy on plant genetic diversity and food security and to leverage its role through critical partnerships. Susan also developed and led the Food and Sustainability Programme at the Quaker United Nations Office in Geneva and was a Policy Advisor for Oxfam Novib’s Sowing Diversity=Harvesting Security Programme.
Susan is the Director of Seeds for All, a non-profit organization with a mission to support and expand agroecology by amplifying the voices and participation of small-scale farmers and building democratic, participatory and inclusive governance at all levels.
Seeds for AllSusan H. Bragdon’s early wolf researchScent rubbing in wolves (Canis lupus): the effect of novelty (2011)Mutual Rearing of Simultaneous Litters in Captive Wolves (1982)Books mentioned throughout the episodeThe Wolf: The Ecology and Behavior of an Endangered Species by L. David MechFilms featuring Gudrun PflügerA Woman Among WolvesRunning With WolvesLearn more about our Wolf Conservation Program
Additional resources:Raincoast Radio is hosted by Chelsea Greer and produced by Sofia Osborne, with additional audio editing by Oumar Salifou. This podcast is a production of Raincoast Conservation Foundation, a team of conservationists and scientists empowered by research to protect the lands, waters and wildlife of coastal British Columbia. Learn more and support our work at raincoast.org.
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In this episode, behavioural ecologist Dr. Jane Packard highlights the connection between behaviour, ecology, and physiology as she recounts captivating tales from her time as a wolf researcher across Canada and the US. From captive wolves in Minnesota to the wild packs of Ellesmere Island and Yellowstone National Park, we also explore the complex interplay of social and environmental factors that shape the intricate lives of wolves, delving into their reproductive, social, and cognitive behaviours.
Additionally, in the pursuit of progressing both wolf research and conservation, we discuss the importance of learning to see the world through the eyes of another being — whether two-legged or four-legged — and recognizing the value of perspectives shaped by diverse experiences and ways of knowing.
Dr. Jane Packard is Associate Professor Emeritus at Texas A&M University. She joined the Graduate Faculty in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences with a BA in Psychology from Swarthmore College, Ph.D. in Ecology and Behavioral Biology from the University of Minnesota, and postdoc at the University of Florida.In 2008, she was internationally recognized as a leading expert on wolf social behaviour for research conducted early in her career. Her national reputation broadened as she applied the principles of behavioural ecology to marine mammals and ungulates. Her greatest research contributions included behavioural mechanisms of infertility, animal use of habitat, and diverse cultural perspectives on conservation.
Teaching and service awards highlighted her dedication to scientific rigor, diversity, and high impact learning experiences for undergraduates. She served on the boards of international, national and local non-profit organizations, including: Society for Conservation Biology, Organization for Tropical Studies, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, and Brazos Valley Museum.
Jane M. Packard’s researchWolves (2019)Wolf Social Intelligence (2012)Wolf Behavior: Reproductive, Social, and Intelligent (2003)Books mentioned in the episodeThe Arctic Wolf by L. David MechIn the Shadow of Man by Jane GoodallBraiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall KimmererFilms featuring Gudrun Pflüger: A Woman Among WolvesRunning With WolvesLearn more about our Wolf Conservation Program
Additional resources:Raincoast Radio is hosted by Chelsea Greer and produced by Sofia Osborne, with additional audio editing by Oumar Salifou. This podcast is a production of Raincoast Conservation Foundation, a team of conservationists and scientists empowered by research to protect the lands, waters and wildlife of coastal British Columbia. Learn more and support our work at raincoast.org.
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In this episode, wolf researcher and author of A Woman Among Wolves Dr. Diane Boyd shares captivating stories and insights from her forty year journey through wolf recovery in the western U.S. We discuss her early experiences working with Dr. David Mech in northern Minnesota and the consuming passion that led her to wolves and field biology, ultimately shaping both her career and who she is today.
Diving into one of Diane’s favourite topics, we learn about the advantages and disadvantages of reintroduction efforts, drawing on examples from Yellowstone National Park and Colorado, while also shedding light on the often-overlooked story of natural wolf recolonization throughout the Rocky Mountains. Additionally, we explore the social dimensions of wolf-human conflict resolution and the importance of fostering open conversations about wolves and wolf conservation.
Dr. Diane Boyd has four decades of applied expertise on behavior, conservation and management of wild wolf populations. She began her career in 1977 with Dr. L. David Mech’s wolf research project in Minnesota. She moved to Montana in 1979 to study gray wolf recovery in the Rocky Mountains, from the first natural colonizer to approximately 3,000 wolves today in the western U.S.
Her work has focused on wolf ecology, dispersal, habitat use, prey selection, behavior, morphology, genetic relationships, and the social dimensions of wolf-human conflict resolution. She has collaborated on research in the Rocky Mountains of the U.S., British Columbia, Alberta, the Mexican Wolf Recovery Program, and wolf research projects in Italy and Romania.
She has published more than fifty articles in scientific journals, invited book chapters, and articles in popular literature. She received her M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Montana, and is presently an Affiliate Faculty member at the University of Montana. Diane recently retired from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks as the Region 1 Wolf and Carnivore Specialist, but she is continuing her wolf conservation efforts on a broader scale through teaching and writing. Her debut memoir, A Woman Among Wolves: My Forty Year Journey Through Wolf Recovery, was released September 10, 2024.This series is dedicated to Gudrun Pflüger. As a former professional cross-country skier and elite marathon mountain runner, Gudrun’s exceptional skills made her uniquely suited to track the elusive coastal wolves of British Columbia, Canada. As a field biologist, she was pivotal in helping both scientists and local communities collect vital data, shedding light on the ecology and genetics of wolves on BC’s central coast, and later, in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta. Beyond her contributions to wolf conservation, Gudrun was a mother, friend, and source of inspiration to many within Raincoast and beyond. Documented in films, such as A Woman Among Wolves and Running With Wolves, Gudrun’s journey was one of passion, determination, and resilience, revealing the true healing power of nature.
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A Woman Among Wolves: My Forty Year Journey Through Wolf RecoveryChapter 32: North American WolvesFilms featuring Gudrun Pflüger: A Woman Among WolvesRunning With WolvesLearn more about our Wolf Conservation Program
Raincoast Radio is hosted by Chelsea Greer and produced by Sofia Osborne, with additional audio editing by Oumar Salifou. This podcast is a production of Raincoast Conservation Foundation, a team of conservationists and scientists empowered by research to protect the lands, waters and wildlife of coastal British Columbia. Learn more and support our work at raincoast.org. -
This fascinating new series will bring you into the lives of wolves, the women who study them, and the challenges these animals face as wide-ranging, top predators in a landscape often dominated by fear and misunderstanding. Of Wolves and Women showcases the inspiring journeys of women who have made significant contributions to wolf science. Through captivating conversations, this series explores their ground-breaking research, fieldwork, passion, and the obstacles they've overcome. We hope you tune into the inaugural series of Raincoast Radio, Of Wolves and Women. Our first episode with Dr. Diane Boyd will be coming to your favourite podcast channels soon!
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From the epic journeys of individual wolves to legendary exploits of pack leaders, the stories of mother wolves have not only captured the hearts and minds of conservationists and wildlife enthusiasts, but also sparked important conversations about coexistence, ecology, and the delicate balance between wilderness and humanity.
Equally captivating and impactful are the stories of the women who studied these wolves. In this series, Raincoast's Wolf Conservation Program Director Chelsea Greer will be talking to some amazing female scientists whose dedication and groundbreaking research have not only deepened our understanding of these remarkable creatures, but have also played a pivotal role in raising awareness and inspiring global conversations about the importance of wolves and wolf conservation.
A big thank you to all our Raincoast supporters — your generosity makes content like this possible. Your donations also support our scientific research and help protect the lands, waters and wildlife of coastal British Columbia. Learn more and donate at raincoast.org.
Raincoast Radio is created by Raincoast Conservation Foundation. It is produced by Sofia Osborne with additional audio editing by Oumar Salifou. Fact checking by the Raincoast team. The wolf photo in the podcast art is by Mark Williams. Music by Crypt-of-Insomnia and Luca Francini.
