This episode of "The Nature of Idaho" features hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila from the Idaho Museum of Natural History and Peter Pruett from Zoo Idaho. Their guest is Pam Pascali, a traveling educator for the Idaho Museum of Natural History, who shares stories from her fall spent driving across Idaho in a mobile museum van, teaching kids and adults about dinosaurs and Idaho’s paleontological history. The conversation highlights the scale of the outreach, unique challenges of traveling and educating on the road, and memorable moments engaging rural and small-town communities across the state.
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This episode of "The Nature of Idaho" features hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila from the Idaho Museum of Natural History and Peter Pruett from Zoo Idaho. Their guest is Pam Pascali, a traveling educator for the Idaho Museum of Natural History, who shares stories from her fall spent driving across Idaho in a mobile museum van, teaching kids and adults about dinosaurs and Idaho’s paleontological history. The conversation highlights the scale of the outreach, unique challenges of traveling and educating on the road, and memorable moments engaging rural and small-town communities across the state.
The Nature of Idaho: Greater Yellowstone Coalition
The Nature of Idaho
30 minutes
3 months ago
The Nature of Idaho: Greater Yellowstone Coalition
This episode of "The Nature of Idaho" features Shana Drimal, wildlife program manager for the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, discussing the importance of Yellowstone’s bison and ongoing conservation strategies. Key topics include the history and recovery of bison populations from near extinction to about 5,000 animals today, challenges due to limited migration outside the park because of habitat loss and state policies, and the ecological benefits bison bring to grassland health and other species. The conversation highlights collaborative projects such as habitat leases, conflict prevention, and fence installations to foster coexistence between bison, landowners, and local communities—showcasing how simple solutions and shifting attitudes can deliver major gains for wildlife preservation in Idaho and across North America.
The Nature of Idaho
This episode of "The Nature of Idaho" features hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila from the Idaho Museum of Natural History and Peter Pruett from Zoo Idaho. Their guest is Pam Pascali, a traveling educator for the Idaho Museum of Natural History, who shares stories from her fall spent driving across Idaho in a mobile museum van, teaching kids and adults about dinosaurs and Idaho’s paleontological history. The conversation highlights the scale of the outreach, unique challenges of traveling and educating on the road, and memorable moments engaging rural and small-town communities across the state.
