Wolves in Tahoe & Iguanas Freezing in Florida

Alex dives into the recent uptick in wolf activity near Truckee, California, where state wildlife authorities are balancing public safety with conservation policy as gray wolves increasingly roam across human landscapes, reflecting broader debates over endangered species management and rural land use. At the same time, Florida’s historic cold snap has left invasive green iguanas “cold-stunned” and falling from trees, prompting temporary regulatory changes by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and illustrating how shifting climate patterns are forcing states to adapt policies in ways that highlight the clash between human communities and changing ecosystems.