Description
Might bugs in your garden know more about the weather forecast than your local meteorologist? Do cows and squirrels know when storms are coming? Can woolly caterpillars provide an accurate winter outlook? This lecture explores how animals can anticipate changes in the weather due to biological sensitivities that differ from those of humans, and whether animal behavior should replace NWS weather forecasts.
Deirdre Kann has a BS in mathematics and a PhD in atmospheric sciences from Purdue University. She worked for various agencies within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for 30 years, including 23 years as the Science & Operations Officer at the Albuquerque National Weather Service. Now retired, she enjoys public speaking and keeping her eyes on the sky.