Bøker av Rick McIntyre

From the renowned wolf researcher and author of The Rise of Wolf 8 and The Reign of Wolf 21 comes a stunning account of an unconventional alpha male.A lover, not a fighter. That was wolf 302. A renegade with an eye for the ladies, 302 was anything but Yellowstone’s perfect alpha male. For starters, he fled from danger. He begged for food from other wolves, ditched females he’d gotten pregnant, and even napped during a heated battle with a rival pack! But this is not the story of 302’s failures. This is the story of his dramatic transformation. And legendary wolf writer Rick McIntyre witnessed it all from the sidelines. As McIntyre closely observed with his spotting scope, wolf 302 began to mature, and, much to McIntyre’s surprise, became the leader of a new pack in his old age. But in a year when game was scarce, could the aging wolf provide for his family? Had he changed enough to live up to the legacies of the great alpha males before him? Recounted in McIntyre’s captivating storytelling voice and peppered with fascinating insights into wolf behavior, The Redemption of Wolf 302 is a powerful coming-of-age tale that will strike a chord with anyone who has struggled to make a change, big or small."With this third installment of Rick McIntyre’s magnum opus, the scope and ambition of the project becomes clear: nothing less than a grand serialization of the first twenty years of wolves in Yellowstone, a kind of lupine Great Expectations."—Nate Blakeslee, New York Times-bestselling author of American Wolf

For fans of A Wolf Called Wander, a legendary pair and an unexpected rival collide in this action-packed second installment of The Chronicles of the Yellowstone Wolves series. Praise for Book 1 in the series "An inspiring read for any child who loves the natural world."--ROSANNE PARRY, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A WOLF CALLED WANDER Raised by his adoptive father, Wolf 21 has become one of Yellowstone's most famous wolves. As leader of the Druid pack, he's known for his bravery, his kindness, and his commitment to his mate--the equally impressive Wolf 42. Together, they are a couple the likes of which the park has never seen. Then there's Wolf 302: a flirt who avoids fights, naps during conflicts, and begs for food instead of hunting. When the trouble-making rebel starts hanging around the Druids, 21 and 42 try to drive him away, but 302 keeps coming back, and, little by little, begins to grow out of his immature ways. But is it enough? Does 302 have what it takes to become an alpha like the greats who came before him? Drawing on Rick McIntyre's work with the wolves of Yellowstone and told in an engaging style that brilliantly captures the real-life drama of the wolves' lives, A Time of Legends is a powerful story of redemption and transformation. Book 2 in The Chronicles of the Yellowstone Wolves series! In The Chronicles of the Yellowstone Wolves series, renowned wolf expert Rick McIntyre and award-winning author David A. Poulsen team up to bring the fascinating stories of the Yellowstone wolves to a new generation of readers. Based on McIntyre's award-winning, bestselling books for adult readers, and containing a wealth of scientifically sound information on wolf behavior, this series is written in an engaging style that brings the drama and intrigue of the wolves' world to life.

From the renowned wolf researcher and author of The Rise of Wolf 8 and The Reign of Wolf 21 comes a stunning account of an unconventional alpha male.A lover, not a fighter. That was wolf 302. A renegade with an eye for the ladies, 302 was anything but Yellowstone’s perfect alpha male. For starters, he fled from danger. He begged for food from other wolves, ditched females he’d gotten pregnant, and even napped during a heated battle with a rival pack! But this is not the story of 302’s failures. This is the story of his dramatic transformation. And legendary wolf writer Rick McIntyre witnessed it all from the sidelines. As McIntyre closely observed with his spotting scope, wolf 302 began to mature, and, much to McIntyre’s surprise, became the leader of a new pack in his old age. But in a year when game was scarce, could the aging wolf provide for his family? Had he changed enough to live up to the legacies of the great alpha males before him? Recounted in McIntyre’s captivating storytelling voice and peppered with fascinating insights into wolf behavior, The Redemption of Wolf 302 is a powerful coming-of-age tale that will strike a chord with anyone who has struggled to make a change, big or small."With this third installment of Rick McIntyre’s magnum opus, the scope and ambition of the project becomes clear: nothing less than a grand serialization of the first twenty years of wolves in Yellowstone, a kind of lupine Great Expectations."—Nate Blakeslee, New York Times-bestselling author of American Wolf

The fourth installment in an award-winning, beloved series: including The Rise of Wolf 8, The Reign of Wolf 21 (Winner of the Reading the West Award—Narrative Nonfiction), and The Redemption of Wolf 302The myth of the alpha male: McIntyre surprises readers by showing that it’s female alpha wolves, not male alpha wolves, who play the most important leadership roles. Alpha males work collaboratively with female wolves and take direction from them.The most famous wolf watcher in the world: McIntyre has recorded more wild wolf sightings than any other person on the planet and is a highly sought after speaker.A natural born storyteller: McIntyre transmits wolf stories in ways that we can understand and relate to.All eyes on Yellowstone Wolves: Due to controversial new legislation, Yellowstone wolves are in danger of being hunted and poached to extinction yet again. A movement to save the wolves has been featured in the NYT and WaPost.Hungry for more Yellowstone content: with the launch of Obama's National Parks Netflix series, the popular Yellowstone TV series, and with visitors returning to the park after the pandemic. The keyword “Yellowstone” and "national parks" are rising on Google trends.

The Unlikely Hero: The Story of Wolf 8 is the gripping and true story of a small and scrappy young wolf who became the patriarch of the most powerful pack in Yellowstone National Park. An inspiring read for any child who loves the natural world. ROSANNE PARRY, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A WOLF CALLED WANDERReading Rick McIntyres books, its like youre out there with him, seeing what he sees. LILLY SULLIVAN, THIS AMERICAN LIFEThe Unlikely Hero tells the action and adventure story of one of Yellowstones most famous animals, Wolf 8: a runt of the litter who surprised scientists by becoming a powerful leader.Newly reintroduced along with his pack to Yellowstone National Park, Wolf 8 struggles at first. Small and bullied by his siblings, he must learn to fend for himself in his new home, learning to hunt, compete for food, and even stand up to a grizzly bear 10 times his size. One day, little 8 meets an alpha female raising a litter of pups on her own. Her mate was killed by humans. Can little 8 rise to the occasion and help the young family survive? Is he ready to be an alpha wolf?Based on McIntyres own sightings of Wolf 8 and told in a thrilling style, The Unlikely Hero is an unforgettable adventureand a rare glimpse into the fascinating world of wolves and a coming-of-age story for underdogs everywhere.Book 1 in the Chronicles of the Yellowstone Wolves Book Series!Renowned wolf expert Rick McIntyre and award-winning author David A. Poulsen join forces to bring the stories of Yellowstone's most famous wolves to young readers. Based on McIntyre's award-winning, bestselling books for adult readers, and containing a wealth of scientifically sound information on wolf behavior, this series is written in an engaging style that brings the drama and intrigue of the wolves' world to life.