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Podcast: Conservation and Science
Episode: 157: Is The Red Wolf a Real Species? Conversation with Peter Brewitt
Description: In our conversation with Peter Brewitt from the University of California, Santa Cruz (currently the University of Cumbria) we dive into the history of the species as we know it, and their current conservation status and distribution. We discuss the genetic diversity of canids on the American continent, and why attempts to recover red wolves might be an endeavour that goes against nature and as such could be pointless, as it would amount to working against the natural processes.In the second half of the show, we switch gears and talk about Peter’s fascinating research into di...