Author Michael Engelhard

Michael Engelhard

Recent articles by Michael Engelhard
Can polar bears live in Antarctica

Why polar bears can't live in Antarctica

Yes polar bears could live in Antarctica, but the results would be disastrous...
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ice worm

What are ice worms and how do they survive freezing conditions?

A leftover from the last ice age, ice worms are remarkable creatures that can survive freezing temperatures says Michael Engelhard
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Bloody Henry starfish on golden star tunicate and sea sponge, Loch Roag, Isle of Lewis, Scotland, UK. © Paul Kay/Getty

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.
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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.
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