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Real Life Wolfen
Episode 103
Tuesday, 27 October, 2026

Could real wolves be learning to survive just beyond the lights of our cities? Inspired by the chilling 1981 horror classic Wolfen, starring Albert Finney and Edward James Olmos, Dark Outdoors® host Chester Moore investigates the fascinating reality of wolves adapting to human-dominated landscapes. From gray wolves living near Rome and other European cities to the eerie abandoned landscapes of Chernobyl, scientists are uncovering remarkable evidence of wolf adaptability. And on Texas' Galveston Island, researchers have discovered something equally mysterious: wild coyotes carrying the genetic legacy of the endangered red wolf, earning them the nickname "ghost wolves." Could these discoveries reveal a future where wolves live closer to civilization than we ever imagined? Moore also shares his lifelong fascination with Wolfen and explains why, if he could investigate the mystery of any horror movie in real life, this would be the one. A journey into wildlife science, forgotten landscapes and the eerie places where civilization meets the wild. Real wolves. Real science. A mystery worthy of the movies.