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Protecting Wildlife Species Around the World   

From wolf reintroduction to invasive species, wildlife has influenced our lives throughout history. This course will examine some of the most challenging and often controversial historic and current wildlife management issues and explore possible solutions. The instructor will start with an overview of the history of human and wildlife interactions throughout the world and look at unique aspects of wildlife management in the United States. Efforts to protect critically endangered species, to implement species recovery and reintroduction programs, and to assess the impacts of introduced species on native wildlife will be covered. Topics will include threatened salmon runs in Alaska, endangered wildlife in Africa, wolf reintroduction in Colorado, pythons in Florida and more. 
 
NOTE: Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read “A Sand County Almanac” by Aldo Leopold prior to the first class. 
  • Protecting Wildlife Species Around the World – In-Person
  • Item Number: W26STEM320A
    Dates: 1/21/2026 - 2/25/2026
    Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 6
    Maximum Enrollment:  50
    Building: Campbell Center
    Room: Room D
    Instructor: Jeff Rucks
    Registration for this course is closed. 
    From wolf reintroduction to invasive species, wildlife has influenced our lives throughout history. This course will examine some of the most challenging and often controversial historic and current wildlife management issues and explore possible solutions. The instructor will start with an overview of the history of human and wildlife interactions throughout the world and look at unique aspects of wildlife management in the United States. Efforts to protect critically endangered species, to implement species recovery and reintroduction programs, and to assess the impacts of introduced species on native wildlife will be covered. Topics will include threatened salmon runs in Alaska, endangered wildlife in Africa, wolf reintroduction in Colorado, pythons in Florida and more. 
     
    NOTE: Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read “A Sand County Almanac” by Aldo Leopold prior to the first class. 
 

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