Join Kristina Disney for a look at dog sledding in Canada’s subarctic. Over centuries, humans and huskies have come together to survive in an exceptionally harsh environment. While dog sledding is no longer an essential means of transport and survival, there still remains a strong bond between people and working dogs. We’ll start way back at the beginning, exploring the evolution and domestication of dogs as a contributor to human survival in northern climates. Find out how huskies are metabolically adapted to thriving in the cold, and learn how they compare to polar bear adaptations. Kristina, a seasoned musher, also explains the mechanics of a dog sled and how to train a team, sharing personal stories from running her first 100-mile dog sled race.
Originally presented December 27, 2021
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