Chinook winds are a fascinating phenomenon experienced in the eastern Rocky Mountains and western Canadian Prairies and Great Plains. Learn about their formation, effects, and more! What is a Chinook? Chinooks are strong, warm, dry, westerly winds that occur on the leeward side of the Rocky Mountains and cause sudden warming. Chinooks occur due to…
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…
It’s easy to find bat and other exotic animal specimens, especially with the rise of social media and online marketplaces. Is the trade of exotic wildlife sustainable or ethical? Bat specimens in a variety of forms are sold online to customers globally. Taxidermy, skeletons, diaphonized and encased specimens can be found for sale online. A…