marine mammals – Wildlife Biologist, Science Communicator, Guide, Lecturer

Finally: Walruses in Svalbard // Endlich: Walrosse auf Spitzbergen

Juli 12, 2024

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!

Juli 5, 2024

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?

Mai 4, 2022

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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Schlagwort: marine mammals

Finally: Walruses in Svalbard // Endlich: Walrosse auf Spitzbergen

First Polar Bear Sighting Of The Season! // Erste Eisbär-Sichtung der Saison!

Marine Mammals: what do they really have in common? // Meeressäuger: was haben sie wirklich gemeinsam?