Antarctica is a land of extremes. Its harsh winds, icy landscapes, and bone-chilling temperatures seem like an environment where life shouldn’t exist. Yet, somehow, a handful of animals not only ...

The first icefish was discovered in 1927, swimming in the frigid waters of the southernmost extreme of the Earth, the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica. This unique fish had a see-through body and ...

The Earth is full of remarkable species, and the wood frog (Lithobates sylvaticus) is certainly one of them. This small critter is the only amphibian on the planet that lives north of the Arctic ...

Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford. Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in ...

In Antarctica’s freezing depths, tiny creatures have mastered survival tactics that could unlock secrets to extreme cold resistance, with implications for science and medicine. Some of the most ...

A rare fossil found in Antarctica is giving scientists a clearer picture of one of the most important turning points in Earth's history. The discovery is shedding new light on how some fish evolved ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. In this video, you will be guided to make observations of three different animals and their adaptations for survival. Even the youngest learners ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 13, SDG 14 and SDG 15. In preparation for the upcoming International Polar Year, this Collection invites original research on polar ...