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Hanna Michel

New Article Online – the Hidden Virtuosos of Antarctica: Seals!

Did you know that the icy waters of the Southern Ocean are alive with song? My latest article for WhaleScientists dives into the incredible vocalizations of Antarctic seals—and trust me, their talent rivals even the famous humpback whale songs that captivated the world in the 1970s. As I prepare for another journey to Antarctica, I’ve…
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Finally: Walruses in Svalbard // Endlich: Walrosse auf Spitzbergen

EN: What a beautiful day in Svalbard – calm seas, blue skies with sunshine, and a group of walruses! We were lucky to see a group of 35-45 walruses resting on the beach, lifting their heads to have a look around, scratching or trying to find a more comfortable position. This group consisted mostly of…
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First Polar Bear Sighting Of The Season! // Erste Eisbär-Sichtung der Saison!

EN: After arriving in the waters of Svalbard and sailing along the impressive mountainous landscape towards our first destination for a while, one of my eagle-eyed colleagues spotted a Polar bear from the outside deck of our vessel. That’s the one on the first picture on the left (blue circle). You’re not impressed? Well, due…
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Marine Mammals: what do they really have in common? // Meeressäuger: was haben sie wirklich gemeinsam?

As of now, there are 132 different species of marine mammals in the world. These animals are lumbed together because of their life style but they don’t actually have a lot of things in common. Yes, they all are mammals. That means there are certain characteristics that all of them share with other mammals, marine…
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