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Episode #111 Kira Cassidy - Human Caused Mortality Triggers Wolf Pack Instability

February 10, 2023

Kira Cassidy has been a Biologist and Research Associate for Yellowstone Forever for over a decade. Kira, along with 13 others, co-authored the paper Human Caused Mortality Triggers Wolf Pack Instability covering 5 National Parks across the U.S.

This research talks about the extent of human caused mortality on wolf packs, pack persistence and reproduction. Kira discussed the process of putting this paper together and the findings that were discovered.

Human Caused Mortality Triggers Wolf Pack Instability

Earth.com Article

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