Wildlife Intrinsic Value Archives

Stop the Killing: Protect the Lost Copper Creek Pup

Mar 12, 2026 | Coexistence, Reforming State Wildlife Management, Wildlife Intrinsic Value

Colorado wolf 2404 is the lost Copper Creek pup who survived what no young wolf should: losing his family, a gunshot wound, and a year alone.

Through Yellow Eyes: How Storytelling Can Challenge Dominant Narratives About Wildlife

Dec 8, 2025 | Carnivores, Narrative, Wildlife Intrinsic Value

Storytelling can help challenge misinformation, build empathy for misunderstood wildlife, and inspire a sense of wonder and stewardship for the natural world. Rutherford Montgomery’s 1937 classic Yellow Eyes, portraying federal predator eradication programs of the time through the eyes of a cougar, is still relevant today in how it challenges and subverts traditional narratives about predators.

Reimagining Wildlife Management: Centering Values Beyond the Status Quo

May 25, 2025 | Carnivores, Narrative, Reforming State Wildlife Management, Wildlife Intrinsic Value

Wildlife management decisions are heavily driven by values. Current dominant paradigms emphasize managing specific species to maximize recreational opportunities and other uses to humans. What might a holistic, ecological approach look like?

30th Anniversary of Wolf Reintroduction: Changing the Narrative

Jan 12, 2025 | Carnivores, Coexistence, Wildlife Intrinsic Value

Today, January 12, marks the 30th anniversary of the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park and central Idaho, of a monumental moment in conservation history.

Valuing Animals As Individuals

Oct 25, 2024 | Reforming State Wildlife Management, State Wildlife Management, Wildlife Intrinsic Value

Valuing animals as individuals is essential because each animal has intrinsic worth — including unique experiences and emotions— and a vital role within their ecosystem. Individual-level valuation recognizes the importance of compassion and ethical treatment of...