ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Coyotes are everywhere in Calgary, but most of us do not understand what they are actually doing.
Dr. Shelley Alexander is a University of Calgary professor and specialist in wild canid ecology, conservation, and coexistence. In this episode, she joins The Deets with Duddy to talk about coyotes, fear, wildlife conflict, and why so much of what people believe about these animals is shaped by misunderstanding.
Shelley explains why coyote behaviour is often misread as aggression, how coyote families operate, what the real risk is to people and pets, and why labels like “pest” and “nuisance” change the way society treats wildlife.
It is a conversation about Calgary, urban wildlife, coexistence, science, ethics, and how fear can turn animals into villains.
Calgary is full of interesting people doing interesting things, and The Deets with Duddy is all about bringing them into the spotlight.
From musicians, artists, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, athletes, creators, and community builders to the people and projects shaping life in the city, every episode offers a chance to hear the stories happening across Calgary right now.
The Deets with Duddy is Calgary's Late-Night Show Podcast. Every week, Jeff Dudder sits down with the people shaping Calgary to explore the stories, experiences, and ideas driving the city forward.
This is Calgary, one conversation at a time.
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