In the Temple of Wolves

A Winter's Immersion in Wild Yellowstone

By: Rick Lamplugh

Narrated by: Eric Michael Summerer

When Rick Lamplugh reports for work at the historic Lamar Buffalo Ranch on New Year's Eve, he has one goal: to learn as much as possible about the ecology of the Lamar Valley and how wolves fit in. He has three frigid months to explore on skis and snowshoes, to observe with all his senses, and to listen to and talk with experts.

Lamplugh's story takes you with him as he watches winter-hungry elk and bison migrate to the Lamar Valley to graze. Wolves, coyotes, and mountain lions stalk the grazers while eagles, ravens, and magpies wait to scavenge. The snowy backdrop brings this saga of death and life into sharp focus and makes it unforgettable.

A literary blend of facts and feelings, In the Temple of Wolves celebrates nature's stark beauty and the importance of wolves, while revealing Lamplugh's inner battles with his own human nature.

©2013 Rick Lamplugh (P)2018 Tantor

Great reading!

The author has delivered a masterful storytelling about his education of and increased respect for wolves. He engages the listener and provokes deep thought and renewed consideration for all of nature.

Great story with interesting facts

This was a great book! I enjoyed the story line as well as the interesting facts about Yellowstone and it’s wildlife.

For the love of the wolf

The reverence and love for this species is palpable. And the success of the reintroduction of the wolf in Yellowstone is what the Swiss Government should be understanding, instead of culling our wolves. Over 50 wolves have been culled here in Switzerland since the new culling decision in December 2023.

Good listen!

I liked the day by day account of the author’s experience working at Yellowstone in the winter. I learned a lot about bison and wolves.

Gray wolves should never have been unlisted

I really liked this entire book. Especially the part about if government can cause a country to hate wolves can a government influences people to respect and love wolves and value them as the important and essential apex predators they are, which are so important to our entire ecosystem. Crushing wolves with snowmobiles is inhumane and must end. Torturing and trapping wolves must end. Poisoning wolves must end. Let’s treasure them again-human did once-let’s do it again. They deserve to live. Only the wild owns the wolves.