About this episode

David shares stories from his fieldwork in Wyoming, including archaeology and wolf tracking.

In this solo episode, David shares stories from two unforgettable weeks in Wyoming—from excavating an ancient Bison antiquus at the Willow Springs archaeological site to spending a day tracking wolves in Yellowstone National Park with wildlife guide Evan Stout. Along the way, he reflects on field archaeology, the challenges of living with permanent neuropathy after Guillain-Barré syndrome, the history of Yellowstone, wolf conservation, and why observing wild wolves offers a unique window into understanding the dogs that have shared our lives for thousands of years. Whether you're interested in archaeology, wildlife, human evolution, or America's national parks, this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at two worlds that are more connected than they might seem.

People in this episode

Host: David Ian Howe

Topics covered

• fieldwork
• archaeology
• wolf conservation
• Yellowstone
• human evolution
• wildlife

Keywords

• archaeology
• Yellowstone
• wolves
• Bison antiquus
• fieldwork
• Guillain-Barré syndrome

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Bison antiquus

Places: Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park

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