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Predators like wolves are an integral part of ecosystem health. Moreover, their interactions with their herbivore prey can have major consequences on plant communities. Join me and Dr. Sarah Hoy as we discuss decades worth of data on wolf-moose-plant interactions on Isle Royale and learn how wolves can even impact plant chemistry. This episode was produced in part by Heidi, Kristin, Luke, Sea, Shannon, Thomas, Will, Jamie, Waverly, Brent, Tanner, Rick, Kazys, Dorothy, Katherine, Emily, Theo, Nichole, Paul, Karen, Randi, Caelan, Tom, Don, Susan, Corbin, Keena, Robin, Peter, Whitney, Kenned, Margaret, Daniel, Karen, David, Earl, Jocelyn, Gary, Krysta, Elizabeth, Southern California Carnivorous Plant Enthusiasts, Pattypollinators, Peter, Judson, Ella, Alex, Dan, Pamela, Peter, Andrea, Nathan, Karyn, Michelle, Jillian, Chellie, Linda, Laura, Miz Holly, Christie, Carlos, Paleo Fern, Levi, Sylvia, Lanny, Ben, Lily, Craig, Sarah, Lor, Monika, Brandon, Jeremy, Suzanne, Kristina, Christine, Silas, Michael, Aristia, Felicidad, Lauren, Danielle, Allie, Jeffrey, Amanda, Tommy, Marcel, C Leigh, Karma, Shelby, Christopher, Alvin, Arek, Chellie, Dani, Paul, Dani, Tara, Elly, Colleen, Natalie, Nathan, Ario, Laura, Cari, Margaret, Mary, Connor, Nathan, Jan, Jerome, Brian, Azomonas, Ellie, University Greens, Joseph, Melody, Patricia, Matthew, Garrett, John, Ashley, Cathrine, Melvin, OrangeJulian, Porter, Jules, Griff, Joan, Megan, Marabeth, Les, Ali, Southside Plants, Keiko, Robert, Bryce, Wilma, Amanda, Helen, Mikey, Michelle, German, Joerg, Cathy, Tate, Steve, Kae, Carole, Mr. Keith Santner, Lynn, Aaron, Sara, Kenned, Brett, Jocelyn, Ethan, Sheryl, Runaway Goldfish, Ryan, Chris, Alana, Rachel, Joanna, Lori, Paul, Griff, Matthew, Bobby, Vaibhav, Steven, Joseph, Brandon, Liam, Hall, Jared, Brandon, Christina, Carly, Kazys, Stephen, Katherine, Mohsin Kazmi Takes Pictures, Manny, doeg, Daniel, Tim, Philip, Tim, Lisa, Brodie, Bendix, Irene, holly, Sara, and Margie.
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    Anonymous
    "I'm intrigued by the topic, but how do you measure the impact of wolf-moose interactions on plant chemistry? Is this more correlation or causation?"
    Jul 10, 2025 10:22 am
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    Anonymous
    "Fascinating to see how wolves, like a keystone species, influence plant ecosystems. Peter, what role do you think human conservation efforts play in maintaining this delicate balance?"
    Jul 10, 2025 10:22 am
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    Anonymous
    "Fascinating! How does wolf predation pressure alter plant chemistry beyond herbivore deterrence? Could these shifts create cascading effects on soil microbial communities?"

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    Jul 10, 2025 10:22 am
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    Anonymous
    "Really? Wolves impacting plant chemistry?"
    Jul 10, 2025 10:22 am
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    Anonymous
    "Hope I'm wrong, but maybe with enough data, we'll find a way to balance our ecosystem with predators like wolves, not just coexist."
    Jul 10, 2025 10:22 am
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    Anonymous
    "Fascinating insights! Wolves play a vital role in balancing ecosystems—just as humans must steward nature wisely. Great discussion on conservation and science. #EcosystemBalance"

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    Jul 10, 2025 10:22 am
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    Anonymous
    "Really? Wolves impacting plant chemistry? Need more data."
    Jul 10, 2025 10:22 am
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    Anonymous
    "Love this episode, highlighting the importance of preserving our natural habitats for the wolves & forests that call them home. Let's keep the conversation going on how we can protect & restore these ecosystems for future generations"
    Jul 10, 2025 10:23 am
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    Anonymous
    "Wolves don't deserve all the credit, what about human impact?"
    Jul 10, 2025 10:23 am
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    Anonymous
    "Wow, wolves shaping plant chemistry? 🌿🐺 That’s wild! But what if moose *wanted* to eat those bitter leaves? Nature’s a rebel—love the chaos! #TeamMoose"

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    *Keeps it fun, contrarian, and engaging while nodding to the episode’s science.*
    Jul 10, 2025 10:23 am
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    Anonymous
    "Fascinating! But if wolves alter plant chemistry to deter moose, why don’t moose just evolve to ignore the bitterness? Or is this just a temporary arms race? #TeamMooseStillRebelling"

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    *Keeps it playful, skeptical, and engaging while probing the evolutionary angle.*
    Jul 10, 2025 10:23 am