Lisa Barill, a wildlife biologist and science writer, shares the fascinating story of ice patch archaeology and how melting glaciers are revealing a trove of ancient artifacts around the world.
She earned a B.S. in biology from Eastern Connecticut State University in 2000 and a master's degree from Montana State University in 2009. Baril has extensive experience writing about natural resources and science for national parks across the southwestern United States. She is a member of the National Association of Science Writers, the Society of Environmental Journalists, and the Outdoor Writers Association of America. In 2024, she authored \"The Age of Melt: What Glaciers, Ice Mummies, and Ancient Artifacts Teach Us about Climate, Culture, and a Future Without Ice,\" exploring the deep-rooted cultural connection between humans and ice throughout history.
Show Notes:
00:02:16 - Growing Up Adventuring in Connecticut
00:05:30 - From Discovery Channel to Yellowstone: A Wildlife Biologist's Journey
00:07:26 - Raptors and Songbirds in Yellowstone: Insights from Bald Eagles, Ospreys, and Peregrine Falcons
00:10:33 - Wolves, Beavers, and Willow Growth in Yellowstone
00:12:41 - Glaciers, Ice Mummies, and Ancient Artifacts
00:14:37 - 10,300-Year-Old Hunting Tool Discovered in Ice Patch
00:16:47 - The Atlatl: An Ancient Hunting Tool
00:21:27 - Hunting and Survival in Mountain Ice Patches
00:24:42 - Scaring Sticks and Preserved Artifacts
00:27:57 - Ancient Remains Discovered: Champaign and Asiak Negotiate Rights
00:32:37 - A World Without Ice: Melting Glaciers and Warming Temperatures
00:35:25 - Climate Change's Unprecedented Threat
00:37:34 - Redefining Wilderness: Honoring Indigenous Histories
00:40:41 - Reducing Microplastics: Easy Steps for a Healthier Environment
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