American Predators: Wolves, Coy Wolves, Cougars and Jaguars [F-24-1]

Learn about the evolution of wolves, coy wolves, cougars and jaguars. These predators play a key role in keeping an ecosystem healthy. This course will examine the human vs. animal conflicts, along with the vilification and political influences which have resulted in the total or near extinction of these animals in North America. Should they be preserved for future generations, perhaps even be introduced into the Adirondack Park?

John McDonald retired from IBM and Arrow Electronics. He has had a life-long interest in large predators. After retiring, he made multiple trips to Africa where he worked with wild cheetahs at the Cheetah Conservation Funds research facility in Namibia. In 2018 and 2019 he spent six months each year working with and lecturing on wolves and coyotes at the Adirondack Wildlife Refuge. Last winter he spent five months at the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter Florida lecturing on the Florida Panther and Florida Black Bears.

Cap: 46