Voices of Greater Yellowstone

Greater Yellowstone Coalition
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Voices of Greater Yellowstone

The wild heart of North America - the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem - is home to vast landscapes, roaring rivers, iconic wildlife, and diverse communities. It's truly unlike anywhere else on Earth.Join us to hear the stories of those who love this wild ecosystem. Presented by the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, an organization dedicated to working with people to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem: https://greateryellowstone.org/

  1. Beaver-Mania! (Part 1)

    APR 7

    Beaver-Mania! (Part 1)

    In the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and beyond, beavers are experiencing a bit of a renaissance. These large aquatic rodents are critical ecosystem engineers and play a role in mitigating the effects of climate change and strengthening wildlife habitats. However, decades of rampant trapping and views of beavers as a nuisance have decreased their numbers across the country. The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem needs healthy beaver populations doing their job to help keep this place remarka...

    38 min
  2. Why Yellowstone Bison Matter

    MAR 12

    Why Yellowstone Bison Matter

    What makes Yellowstone bison special? Sure, they’re the largest herd of bison found in the United States, but why are they the best bet for restoring bison across the country? Is it the fluffiest fur, the pointiest horns, or something else? In this episode, we’ll dive into why Yellowstone bison matter. Joining us again on the podcast is the Greater Yellowstone Coalition’s wildlife program manager Shana Drimal. Shana provides strategic leadership to the Greater Yellowstone Coalition’s po...

    42 min
  3. Hydrothermal Explosions: When Yellowstone Goes Boom!

    JAN 28

    Hydrothermal Explosions: When Yellowstone Goes Boom!

    What happens beneath Yellowstone is vast and varied. One of the most interesting geological phenomena found here is hydrothermal explosions. While they may not have a timetable like some of the iconic geysers, or the breathtaking colors of some pools, 2024’s sky-high event at Biscuit Basin put hydrothermal explosions on the map. Reading about this unpredictable encounter got me thinking: what are the underlying forces behind hydrothermal explosions? Is the caldera waking up? How are th...

    40 min
  4. The Past, Present, and Future of Grizzly Bear Conservation

    12/16/2024

    The Past, Present, and Future of Grizzly Bear Conservation

    What would Greater Yellowstone be like without the grizzly bear? Once upon a time, we were close to answering that question. Today, these grizzly bears represent one of the greatest conservation success stories. Going forward, we want to make sure that grizzlies can continue to thrive on the landscape long into the future. In Greater Yellowstone, figuring out the next steps in grizzly bear conservation and management is a complex issue. There isn’t consensus on how best to manage grizzlies, a...

    48 min
  5. Echoes in the Dark: All About Bats in Greater Yellowstone (Part 2)

    11/01/2024

    Echoes in the Dark: All About Bats in Greater Yellowstone (Part 2)

    Bats elicit many emotions from us – fear, intrigue, aversion, adoration. These pint-sized flyers often go unnoticed, yet they play a vital role in maintaining the balance of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. From their incredibly unique adaptations to their contributions to pest control, bats are truly nature’s unsung heroes. In Part 2, we’re joined again by Dr. Riley Bernard, an applied wildlife ecologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology and Physiology at the Unive...

    49 min
  6. Echoes in the Dark: All About Bats in Greater Yellowstone (Part 1)

    10/29/2024

    Echoes in the Dark: All About Bats in Greater Yellowstone (Part 1)

    Bats elicit many emotions from us – fear, intrigue, aversion, adoration. These pint-sized flyers often go unnoticed, yet they play a vital role in maintaining the balance of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. From their incredibly unique adaptations to their contributions to pest control, bats are truly nature’s unsung heroes. We’re joined by Dr. Riley Bernard, an applied wildlife ecologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology and Physiology at the University of Wyoming. ...

    45 min
  7. History of Yellowstone National Park (Part 2)

    08/13/2024

    History of Yellowstone National Park (Part 2)

    Yellowstone National Park holds the distinction of being the United States' first national park. What does it mean to be the first? What was a national park in the 19th century, and does it hold the same definition today? We’ll answer those questions and more as we dive into how Yellowstone became the park we know and love today. This episode is the second part of our History of Yellowstone National Park series, so we recommend listening to Part 1 first. If you’ve already tuned in to Part 1, ...

    59 min
  8. History of Yellowstone National Park (Part 1)

    07/31/2024

    History of Yellowstone National Park (Part 1)

    Yellowstone National Park holds the distinction of being the United States' first national park. What does it mean to be the first? What was a national park in the 19th Century, and does it hold the same definition today? We’ll answer those questions and more as we dive into how Yellowstone became the park we know and love today. On this episode, we sit down with Alicia Murphy who is the park historian for the National Park Service in Yellowstone National Park. Basically, it’s her job to pres...

    46 min
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The wild heart of North America - the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem - is home to vast landscapes, roaring rivers, iconic wildlife, and diverse communities. It's truly unlike anywhere else on Earth.Join us to hear the stories of those who love this wild ecosystem. Presented by the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, an organization dedicated to working with people to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem: https://greateryellowstone.org/

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  • Creator
    Greater Yellowstone Coalition
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Voices of Greater Yellowstone
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