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Wolves and Parvovirus

From: Pat Maxwell
Series: September 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
Length: 01:30

Wolves have gotten a lousy rap for centuries. But the times they are a'changin', and we've got a message for Little Red Riding Hood: Pick up after your poodle. Read the full description.

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Playing: Wolves and Parvovirus
From: Pat Maxwell

Default-piece-image-1 Wolves have gotten a lousy rap for centuries. But the times they are a'changin', and we?ve got a message for Little Red Riding Hood: Pick up after your poodle. No kidding. Why? Well, as a keystone predator species, wolves are key ecological players...

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Wolves have gotten a lousy rap for centuries. But the times they are a'changin', and we?ve got a message for Little Red Riding Hood: Pick up after your poodle. No kidding. Why? Well, as a keystone predator species, wolves are key ecological players...