DNA Secrets with Ron Wooten | Coyote-Red Wolf Hybrids on Galveston Island

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Ron Wooten is a Galvestonian with a passion for animals, biology, and photography. Ron is currently an outreach specialist with the Army Corps or Engineers. He coincidentally discovered a rare hybrid species after Hurricane Ike on Galveston Island, Texas . The Coyote-Red Wolf Hybrid he took a keen interest in is key to finding the missing piece in bringing the Red Wolf back from near-extinction. Ron and I discuss his story, some of the efforts to help these animals, and what we should all do if we encounter one, (basically, don’t go near them.) This conversation is enlightening and gives us a glimpse of what we have here in our own back yard!

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