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Which wildlife species are thriving in Iowa?

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Canada geese, white-tailed deer, wild turkey - these are all species that were once rare in Iowa, but now are seemingly everywhere.

There are other wild species that have made remarkable comebacks in recent years, and others that have struggled.

Father and son ecologists James and Stephen Dinsmore chronicle these comebacks and setbacks in their book Iowa's Changing Wildlife: Three Decades of Gain and Loss.

Guests:

  • James Dinsmore, professor emeritus of animal ecology, Iowa State University
  • Stephen Dinsmore, professor and chair of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Iowa State University.
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Samantha McIntosh is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University. Since 2022, McIntosh has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.