"Fear often comes from not knowing. Once you take time to learn, fear can turn into respect."
Notable Moments
[00:02:22] Doug shares his curiosity-driven adventures in Mexico and Russia.
[00:05:00] The challenge of endless progress on a finite planet.
[00:07:18] Why wilderness is essential for grizzlies and for us.
[00:09:34] Tracking wildlife movement near highway corridors.
[00:18:55] The lasting influence of The Monkey Wrench Gang.
[00:28:02] How our treatment of bears reflects how we see ourselves.
[00:29:08] A family's shift from fear of grizzlies to awe and respect.
[00:31:10] The need for united action to defend wilderness and parks.
Conservationist and author Doug Peacock returns to share stories from a lifetime spent in wilderness. From grizzlies in Yellowstone to tigers in Russia, Doug reflects on the threats facing wild places and the fight to protect them. He offers hard truths, hopeful lessons, and a reminder that humility is at the heart of conservation.
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More from Doug Peacock
Order the book Was It Worth It? A Wilderness Warrior's Long Trail Home
Order the book Grizzly Years
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