Michael Engelhard
Recent articles by Michael Engelhard
Why can't polar bears live in Antarctica?
Yes polar bears could live in Antarctica, but the results would be disastrous...
How old are polar bears? Just when did these fearsome Arctic giants first appear?
"It requires chilly temperatures of 0 ̊C to survive. If exposed to the balmy warmth of 4.4 ̊C, their membranes dissolve and they will melt into goo"
A leftover from the last ice age, ice worms are remarkable creatures that can survive freezing temperatures says Michael Engelhard
Essentially it's 'a self-sealing snorkel'
Why do moose have such extraordinary noses?
Do starfish have arms or legs, and how many do they have?
Starfish appendages are among the most versatile in the animal kingdom, so to call them either arms or legs is a disservice.
What are 'seal-dogs' and what do they do?
Dogs – namely labrador retrievers – have played an important role in ringed seal research, a challenge to carry out on the snowy wastes of Arctic sea ice.
