Herd Mentality: The story of wildlife management and eugenics

The American conservation movement blossomed at the turn of the century during a period called the Progressive Era. This is a time period that many of the heroes of environmentalism create a slew of national parks, nature societies, and laws that preserve the nations greatest natural resources. So why were so many of the same men also active in the eugenics movement? This episode explores the link between wildlife management and eugenics that made managing people a short jump from plants and animals.