Wolves, Cougars and the Fight for Food in Yellowstone
About this episode
Wes Binder discusses his research on the interactions between wolves and cougars in Yellowstone National Park.
Millions of people visit U.S. National Parks each year. The amazing flora, fauna, and natural ecosystems of these parks draw visitors from all over the world to the United States. Wes Binder, an OSU Ph.D. Student, works exclusively in one of the most famous U.S. National Parks, Yellowstone. His work focuses on understanding dynamics between two of the top predators - wolves and cougars. In this episode, we talk to Wes about not only his doctoral research, but the decade he has spent tracking, trapping, and studying these animals.
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