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The Neutral Ground: How Ely Ended Minnesota’s Wolf War

The Neutral Ground: How Ely Ended Minnesota’s Wolf War

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In 1993, a remote Minnesota town became the unlikely battleground for the future of the gray wolf. Discover how the International Wolf Center turned a fierce ideological war into a blueprint for scientific diplomacy. This episode explores the struggle to build a sanctuary on the front lines of the "Wolf War," navigating the needs of rural livestock producers, conservationists, and federal regulators.

A historical account of the June 26, 1993 opening of the International Wolf Center. The script analyzes the center’s role as a neutral pedagogical institution, the logistical challenges of creating a research-based ambassador wolf habitat, and the long-term impact on regional wolf-human coexistence policies.

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