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#110: Why We Need Apex Predators - Coexistence with Dr. Jonny Hanson


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Dr. Jonny Hanson is an environmental social scientist, conservationist, and former community farmer. He's also the author of Living with Lynx, Sharing Landscapes with Big Cats, Wolves, and Bears.

He spent months traveling Europe and the United States learning about the real-life challenges of reintroducing apex predators to landscapes, and how to make coexistence successful for everyone involved.

Today, we discuss Jonny’s travels, stories, and lessons learned. And of course, we begin with “why reintroduce apex predators in the first place”. 

As an environmental social scientist, Jonny spends much of his time learning how to bridge the gaps in how different communities consider living with predators, and by the time we were done, I felt more confident than ever that we can and should allow these magnificent animals back into our landscapes. 

This episode is full of amazing insights, and Jonny seems to be a quote machine. There were so many well stated tidbits throughout that I know I’m going to use in the future.

Not only that, but you’ll get to hear how Jonny actually bred mosquitos for money, and how that influenced him. And if you stick around to the end, you’ll also get to hear about his experience with concentrated bobcat urine.

If you can’t tell, this is a nutrient dense episode, but with plenty of fun stories, too.

Be sure to check out Jonny at jonnyhanson.com, and on facebook, instagram, youtube, and tiktok.

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Links:

Dr. Hanson's New Book - Living With Lynx

Coexisting with Carnivores - Dr. Hanson's TEDx Talk

Joanna Lambert

Trailer for Dr. Hanson's Snow Leopard documentary

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