Alexander L. Metcalf

Wolf reintroduction is often seen as a polarizing issue. Jason Connolly/AFP via Getty Images

January 6, 2026

Americans generally like wolves − except when we’re reminded of our politics

Alexander L. Metcalf, University of Montana and Justin Angle, University of Montana

New research shows how identity-driven assumptions can turn common ground into conflict.

If the government takes grizzly bears off the Endangered Species List, some states will likely introduce a hunting season. Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket via Getty Images

April 16, 2024

Grizzly bear conservation is as much about human relationships as it is the animals

Alexander L. Metcalf, University of Montana

Whether people are hunters can have a big effect.

In heat and drought like the western U.S. and Canada are experiencing in 2021, all it takes is a spark to start a wildfire. Jim Watson/Getty Images

July 2, 2021

Skip the fireworks this record‑dry 4th of July, over 150 wildfire scientists urge the US West

Philip Higuera, University of Montana; Alexander L. Metcalf, University of Montana; Dave McWethy, Montana State University, and Jennifer Balch, University of Colorado Boulder

Every year, the number of wildfires caused by humans spikes on Independence Day. There are safer ways to celebrate amid the heat and drought.

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Americans generally like wolves − except when we’re reminded of our politics

Grizzly bear conservation is as much about human relationships as it is the animals

Skip the fireworks this record‑dry 4th of July, over 150 wildfire scientists urge the US West

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