This podcast episode explores the interconnectedness of animals and humans in North America. It discusses the intelligence of coyotes and how they have adapted to urban environments, the impact of European diseases on indigenous populations, the history of wildlife conservation, and the controversial theory of multiple comet or asteroid impacts during the Younger Dryas period. The episode highlights the complex relationship between humans and animals, emphasizing the need for responsible stewardship and the importance of preserving the wild and untamed lands that define the continent.