Golden autumn sunlight glints through the sedges and shrubs of the tundra in northern Alaska. Winter is approaching, and soon the region will be buried under snow and ice. For the past three months ...

Arctic seals are being pushed closer to extinction and more than half of bird species around the world are declining.

Learn more about the birds that feel right at home in the Arctic’s icy climate. Arctic birds, like snow buntings and arctic ...

Tiny birds can cross continents, but where do they find the energy? Scientists are beginning to probe the engine rooms of ...

Over its lifespan of about 30 years, a single Arctic Tern may travel more than 2.4 million kilometres. That is the equivalent ...

The decision drew immediate praise from some Alaskans but sharp condemnation from environmental and Indigenous groups.

More than a quarter of all animals, plants and fungi assessed are at risk of extinction, according to the latest IUCN Red ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Important poop news, friends: According to a new study, Arctic bird ...

As global warming disrupts local climate patterns around the world, even Arctic breeding birds are affected. But unlike tropical and subtropical birds, which are harmed by rising temperatures, Arctic ...

In tropical regions, seabird deaths are often due to introduced predators, ecto-parasites or fishery collapse. In the Arctic, however, causes of bird deaths are a bit unusual. For example, birds can ...

Red knot birds are becoming smaller as temperatures warm in their Arctic breeding grounds. But the migrating birds don't pay the price for this climate-caused shrinkage until they arrive at the more ...