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Researchers seeking Denali's tough ice worms

Two biologists are testing their glacier travel skills and field science expertise on a trek in Denali National Park this week. They're searching for a tiny animal called an ice worm. Scientists have studied them on warmer, coastal glaciers for decades. Now, they're hoping to find a distant relative that's learned to adapt to an even harsher climate.Annie Feidt, APRN - AnchorageDownload Audio