Show 35: Jim and Jamie Dutcher: Living With Wolves – Six Years With The Sawtooth Pack

Jim and Jamie Dutcher: Living With Wolves – Six Years With The Sawtooth Pack

Today’s Guest

Jim and Jamie Dutcher

I’m so excited to introduce to you today’s guests, Jim and Jamie Dutcher – cinematographers and wolf behavioral experts who spent 6 years living in the wild amongst a wolf pack to study their behavior.

In the past, there wasn’t much known about wolf behavior and sadly, popular stories like Little Red Riding Hood, painted a negative picture about how wolves behave in real life. 

Jim and Jamie Dutcher have played an incredible role in getting rid of negative stereotypes associated with wolves and have brought to light just how gentle, shy, and family-oriented they truly are. 

Throughout our talk, they share incredible stories about their time with the wolves and also shed light into the true temperaments, behaviors, and personalities that these beautiful beings embody. 

If you’re curious about the real truth behind the lives of wolves, this is a podcast you don’t want to miss!

You’ll Hear About: 

• [01:00] Who are Jim and Jamie Dutcher
• [03:00] True Wolf Temperament 
• [07:30] Wolf Enclosure Setup 
• [14:30] Fascinating Wolf Routines 
• [17:30] Wolf Bonds 
• [20:00] Shocking Wolf Encounter   
• [24:00] Feeding Wolves
• [27:00] The Potato Chip Story  
• [29:00] Mourning Wolves
• [31:00] The Truth About Wolves and Livestock  
• [35:00] The Unfortunate Truth About Population Control  
• [40:00] All About The Living With Wolves Organization 
• [43:00] Dan’s Burning Questions about Sex, Marking, and More.

How You Can Get Involved

Go to https://www.livingwithwolves.org/ and support Jim and Jamie’s ongoing work to save the wolves. You can donate, or buy their beautiful books and continue learning more about the Sawtooth Pack.. 

If you’re a parent or educator then get hold of their learning packs. 

Above all, spread the word about how amazing and beautiful these precious creatures are, and how important they are to maintaining ecological balance.

Links & Resources

• Website: https://www.livingwithwolves.org/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Living-with-Wolves/118401838193984
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living_w_wolves/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/LWWolves
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPCMGVbGZwzCpJgyiW7126A
• Books and Videos: https://www.livingwithwolves.org/products/
• Farley Mowat’s book: Never Cry Wolf https://www.amazon.com.au/Never-Cry-Wolf/dp/B00NPBH9NM/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=never+cry+wolf&qid=1630832973&sr=8-1

Learn more by tuning into the podcast!

 

 

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Cheers,