A lake is a large body of water surrounded by land and not connected to a sea or ocean… but there are thousands of lakes that, for the most part, hold no water? These are known as ephemeral lakes, and despite arguably not being a lake much of the time, these temporary water bodies are…
Most lakes go somewhere… Into a river, another lake, the ocean, something. However, some lakes feed no river, pour into no sea. These are endorheic lakes, but what does that mean? How do they form? What lives near them? Why are they important? and where does the water go? Table of Contents What is an…
How the North American prairies went from one of the most productive to one of the most endangered ecosystems on the continent. This republished article is part of a collaboration. To view all associated articles and media, click here. Travis Jimmy John and Ronine Ryder in traditional Nakoda dress. Together the couple run the cultural…
Early in the morning of April 29, 1903, Turtle Mountain came tumbling down, the small town of Frank in its path. Around 90 people lost their lives in the slide, though the exact number remains unknown. This video explores the history of Frank, the slide, its causes, and how likely another landslide is. https://youtu.be/KeAso3KZkbc Citations…
John Edmonstone was a taxidermist and freed-slave who taught and enabled famed naturalist Charles Darwin. Edmonstone lived a fascinating life, long before meeting Darwin, and contributed to our understanding of the natural world, but it’s also a reminder of the impacts of nineteenth century colonialism and the historical erasure of people of colour. Here’s what’s…
Exploring Iceland | History, Nature & Magic! Exploring Iceland is a video project showcasing some of Iceland’s famous and noteworthy sights, delving into history, folklore, science, witchcraft, and more! Learn about more than a thousand years of human history on this remote North Atlantic island, as well as the unique natural history of the land…