Curations from the Human Jungle
[I'm writing this on a day that the thermometer just barely reached zero and overnight got down to minus 16. On top of Mt. Washington a windchill of minus 108, the lowest ever, was recorded. Here's a primer on how other animals cope. Silverbacks, of course, are smart enough to live in The Jungle where... Continue Reading →
The Outside Story By Susan Shea Years ago, I visited two Vermont caves in winter to help biologists count hibernating bats. After descending through a hole into the first cave, I immediately noticed that it was much warmer than aboveground. The cave was also more humid, and I could hear the steady drip of water.... Continue Reading →