‘The Beasts of the East’ follows the unusual story of North Carolina’s red wolves
About this episode
The episode discusses the unusual story of North Carolina’s red wolves and the surprising comeback of certain animal populations.
Millions of bison once roamed North America, from Alaska to North Carolina. After being hunted to near extinction, fewer than 1,000 were left by the late 1800s. Today, bison and a handful of other large animals are having a surprising renaissance. We speak with the author of a new book about why many animal populations have plummeted and why some are making an unexpected comeback.
People in this episode
Host: Mike Collins
Guest: author
Topics covered
- wildlife conservation
- red wolves
- bison renaissance
- animal populations
- North Carolina
- environmental issues
Keywords
- red wolves
- bison
- North Carolina
- wildlife
- conservation
- animal populations
- renaissance
- environment
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: WFAE
Books & works: The Beasts of the East
Places: North Carolina, North America
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