Chamois Andersen - How to Survive Encounters with Grizzlies and Mountain Lions, Relocating Bison, and Defending Endangered Species

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In this episode, Jen and Dyana sit down with Chamois Andersen, Senior Field Representative for Defenders of Wildlife, to discuss the essential protocols for encountering some of the most formidable wildlife on U.S. hiking trails, including grizzly bears and mountain lions. Andersen also shares insights into the challenges of protecting endangered species, the complexities of relocating bison and grizzly bears, and important advice for tourists visiting national parks.
Defenders of Wildlife is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting and restoring imperiled wildlife and their habitats across North America. For more information visit, defenders.org
NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS:
4:08 Welcome, Chamois Andersen
6:17 Bison disease testing and relocation
13:02 What is Defenders of Wildlife
14:10 Safety tips for hikers encountering wildlife in the backcountry
19:29 Dyana’s grizzly bear encounter & Jen’s close calls with a mountain lion
27:07 How to react when a bear charges
29:56 How to be a respectful and safe tourist in national parks
40:40 Chamois’ advice for hikers and backpackers
41:44 Chamois’ dedication to wildlife advocacy and restoring animals to a region
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챕터

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Welcome, Chamois Andersen and living next to Yellowstone (00:04:08)

3. Bison disease testing and relocation (00:06:17)

4. The start of Chamois’ passion for wildlife (00:11:12)

5. What is Defenders of Wildlife (00:13:02)

6. Safety tips for hikers encountering wildlife in the backcountry (00:14:10)

7. Dyana’s grizzly bear encounter & Jen’s close calls with a mountain lion and bear cub (00:19:29)

8. How to react when a bear charges (00:27:07)

9. How to be a respectful and safe tourist in national parks (00:29:56)

10. Chamois’ wild bison charging story (00:33:33)

11. The importance of bear canisters (00:35:14)

12. Chamois’ advice for hikers and backpackers (00:40:40)

13. The pivotal moment that solidified Chamois’ dedication to wildlife advocacy (00:41:44)

14. Restoring an animal to a region (00:46:40)

15. The future for Chamois (00:54:15)