Posts Tagged ‘geology’
Exploring Connections: Wildlife, Landscapes, and Geology
Dr. Dale Leckie
November 28, 2024
7:00 PM
Wildlife, Landscapes and Geology – Exploring Connections
RDRN September Monthly Meeting Speaker Series
Wildlife, Landscapes and Geology – Exploring Connections
Kerry Wood Nature Centre
September 26, 2024
How Geology Affects Wildlife Distribution — From Eroding Mountains to Glacial Rivers
BY DALE LECKIE
The distribution of plants and animals in Alberta is closely tied to the landscapes in which they live. Though there are some generalists, like coyotes, most species are adapted to specific landscape types. The development of these landscapes is in turn intimately related to Alberta’s geological history, together with ongoing geological processes. Here we will explore several important examples, including eroding mountain peaks, glaciated landscapes, deeply entrenched river valleys, and arid interior plains located in the rain shadow of the mountains.
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