Without Otters, The World Would Be On Fire

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[Egryn]

Quick note about the wolves of Yellowstone:

After they were placed on the protected list and were reintroduced back into the ecosystem; the environment went through massive changes.

Scientists tracked the wolves and other species and found the elk were eroding the land at rivers and when the wolves came back in, the elk were forced to migrate.
This allowed the land to begin to heal, allowed beaver to return to the area and thrive, and there was a noticeable change in the river itself.

There is a short documentary on YouTube if you’re interested.

[kittygoblin]

fun fact, the word "key stone" refers to how archways were built out of stone blocks without mortar. the block at the top of the arch was crucial to holding the shape of the arch because the weight of the other stones rested on it. take away the key stone, and all the other blocks fall.

[Super_Panda_BS]

Fun animal fact: Wombat poop is cube-shaped. It is thought that wombats use their droppings to warn other animals to stay off their turf. Luckily, their cube-shaped poo makes it easier to see a spot is governed by wombats, as the little squares tend to stay put more easily than spherical droppings would.

[BenCDawson]

When people ask why they should care about some random species going extinct they should be shown information about keystone species. Yellowstone is a perfect example of how much impact one species can have.

[GrtBlueHeron]

I just got back from taking my 7 y/o daughter to a beaver lodge I found a few days ago. We spent the evening watching the beavers cruise around the pond and work on their dam. The highlight was when the big one got close enough and saw us and gave a great tail slap and dove, alerting the others to our presence. She didn't want to leave until it got dark.
The ironic thing is I was explaining to her that very story about the Yellowstone wolves and how one species affects others, and I come home to this video YouTube. Score!

[cadenz]

Tortoises tend to be another keystone in several environments like seed germination and distribution as well as burrows they dig making homes for hundreds of species.

[Greentrees]

My favourite keystone was the Buffalo- they also dug holes (aka made shelter) with their horns and their presence increases the local baby songbird survival rate by about 3x by providing abundant nest insulation from the fur they lose while walking over rough grass.

[kaylenvee]

I gotta say, I laugh whenever I hear stories like the wolf one because animals will humble us from beyond the grave and I LIVE for it.

[MrSkillns]

On the subject of wolves, they were reintroduced to Yellowstone a while ago. It's very interesting, I think the documentary on it was called "How the Wolves of Yellowstone changed the rivers".
Because, with this apex predator back where they belong the elk couldn't overgraze, which in turn lead to rivers which was considered unsalvagable become full rivers again.
Also very fun fact, if you want to see how an ecosystem is doing, look to the apex predators. If they are healthy, the system is in turn.

[daveparrott]

Young fellow I really appreciate this particular episode of yours. Your treatment of the wolves is so dear to me. These noble animals are so misunderstood. Thank you so much for the way you talked about wolves in this episode.

[FloWoodEnT]

I absolutely respect the honesty in him saying "...or if you wanna buy me food or something..."
Like 'yes. Paying me helps me make more content, but that's because I still have to pay bills and SURVIVE' 😂💯

[Xenronnify]

I think my favorite part of your videos so far is the absolute creativity you employ to avoid saying anything on the YouTube no-no list.

[EugeneHerbsman]

You are the most entertaining biologist/zoology nerd I've seen. Hope that helps you feel validated <3

[caitlynlathrop]

I love that the first thing I heard was “This video was sponsored by my need for Validation.” 😂

[gabriellashimone]

I totally love everything you do and your unabashed love of animals. Thank you for all your work! Love & peace!

[uqox]

I watched this video like 3 times. Thank you for all you do. This was so enjoyable. I curse mosquitos every time they zero in on me and bite (yes, I'm one of those unfortunate souls that basically attract mosquitoes) but then I know they are probably some major food source for several different types of flying animals I know nothing about...or we probably killed off the one thing that would naturally reduce the mosquito population. In any case, you are valid and we appreciate you!

[cozmicdoodles]

Wolves are my favorite animal, so it's always a treat to learn more facts about them (especially makes me happy hearing how important they are to nature). Honestly this whole video was nice to watch! It's crazy just how important so many animals are to the ecosystems and to us! Sad that it seems like the way we learn that half the time is by almost killing them all.

[jaydaville]

I worked at a restraunt while sleeping on a park bench on a lake in Everette WA. for 4 months and had a family of otters eating close to shore by my bench any it was majestic. I fed bread to ducks the next morning, babies and everything. I loved it.

[TheToughSpirit]

Pre-order done sir. You are a gentleman and scholar with educating us all on the importance of wildlife and thank you 😊 🙏.

[batkamarri]

0:02 He's Listening too The Traveling Song by: Will. i .am