Sea ice algae is an essential resource for the survival of many species living in the Arctic. Traces of ice algae have been found in many animal groups from tiny filter-feeding shrimp to large ...

The Arctic wood frog has developed remarkable biological adaptations that help it survive extremely cold environments. Its ...

Scientists have uncovered the remains of a vast animal community that lived in the European Arctic 75,000 years ago. The bones of 46 types of animals—including mammals, fish and birds—were discovered ...

Google rolled out five threatened Swedish species as part of its AR animals feature. Here's how you can hang out with them. Reading time 3 minutes If you’ve ever wanted a pet Arctic fox, well, keep ...

The Arctic tern is a slender, gull-like seabird that weighs about as much as a deck of cards, yet it undertakes the most extreme journey known in the animal kingdom. Every year it travels from ...

A new review on zoonotic infections—diseases transmitted by animals—in the Canadian Arctic provides timely guidance to clinicians as the region experiences heightened global interest as well as ...

Snowy Owl: This majestic owl is perfectly camouflaged in the snow, making it a formidable hunter of small mammals and birds. Its thick feathers and specialized adaptations for cold weather allow it to ...

The Polar Bear Capital of the World sounds like a prime spot to observe the animals, and researchers who did just that came away with a stark warning. A team from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova ...

In the seemingly untouched expanses of the Arctic, polar bears along the Chukchi Sea have presented a façade of vitality, with robust females nurturing healthy cubs. Yet, recent scientific findings ...

Rapid changes in Arctic temperatures are influencing animal reproductive behavior. A University of Alaska Fairbanks scientist published a study in the current edition of Science magazine, building on ...

The Arctic, with temperatures plummeting below -58°F, is one of Earth’s most challenging environments for survival. Yet this seemingly inhospitable region is teeming with wildlife that has evolved ...