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.
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?
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 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...
