For millennia, man and wolf have shared the same territory, observing each other from a distance in a balance of fear, competition and fascination. The wolf, a symbol of freedom, has long been persecuted and demonized, becoming the protagonist of a narrative that has distorted its image. Today, with its return to territories from which it had almost disappeared, the debate on its presence is becoming increasingly heated, but how much do we really know about this predator? What are its real impacts on ecosystems and human activities? And, above all, how can we learn to live with it?
I'm not afraid of the wolf is a podcast created to answer these questions, which explores the world of the wolf through the contribution of experts in the fields of biology, ecology, zoology and anthropology. We will analyze the behavior and ecology of the species, its role in our ecosystems, its return to Italy and the challenges of coexistence with human activities.
Each episode will address a specific aspect of the presence of the wolf in our territory, debunking false myths and providing a scientific and updated vision. From the biology of the wolf to the management of conflict with man, from the role of the collective imagination to conservation strategies, the podcast, available on all major platforms, will guide the listener on a journey of knowledge to rediscover the real wolf and learn to coexist with it.
EPISODES
Ep. 1 – CHIARA ALESSANDRINI “The wolf, who he is and how he lives”
Ep. 2 – MAURO BELARDI “His return to Italy”
Ep. 3 – FRANCESCA BARZAGLI “Hunger like a wolf: what it eats”
Ep. 4 – GIULIA BOMBIERI “The wolf and the man: who’s afraid of whom?”
Ep. 5 – LUIGI MOLINARI “Wolves: adaptability and threats”
Ep. 6 – MARIA BENCIOLINI “The Wolf Inside You”
Ep. 7 – FRANCESCO ROMITO “A future for the wolf”
The interviews and editing are by Elena Brunello.
The production is by the Association I'm not afraid of the wolf, with the contribution of Patagonia and The European Nature Trust
The editorial care is by Francesco Romito.
Chiara Alessandrini, Mauro Belardi, Francesca Barzagli, Giulia Bombieri, Luigi Molinari, Maria Benciolini and Francesco Romito participated in the interviews.
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