SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 15, 2026Scientific American

Glaciers are secretly teeming with life

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Glaciers aren't just frozen wastelands — they're home to more than 150 animal species, nearly half of which have only ever been found in glacial environments. Researchers found that different creatures, like water bears and roundworms, live in specific glacier habitats. With glaciers melting rapidly due to climate change, scientists warn that unknown species are disappearing before they can even be discovered.

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