Remains of an ancient Arctic rhino indicate that land mammals traversed the North Atlantic via land bridges, and did so much more recently than previously thought.
Beluga whales can disappear beneath Arctic sea ice for long stretches, which makes them far tougher to follow than many other whale species. That is why researchers have increasingly turned to ...
Despite the decline of sea ice over the past several decades due to climate change, scientists found that some polar bears ...
Some species are at their most active in winter, whether they’re flying, feeding, or mating. From elephant seals in ...
Discover the fascinating adaptations of the snowshoe hare, a resilient creature that thrives in New England's harsh winters. Learn how climate change is impacting its survival.
An AI-generated White House meme showing President Trump with a penguin in Greenland has sparked widespread mockery over its ...
On this side of the Atlantic, people mostly associate reindeer with Christmas and Santa’s sleigh. However, people who live in areas like Norway, Finland, Siberia, and even Alaska know that reindeer ...
Just as humans have historically gathered during winter, many animals do the same. Animals may not be exchanging presents or decorating their nests and dens but a lot of species become more social in ...
Hundreds of Arctic rivers and streams are turning bright red-orange, not from chemical pollution, but from naturally occurring iron spilling from long-frozen ground as temperatures warm. The "rusting ...
Anna Champneys does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
The Arctic char, a red-pink bellied relative of trout and salmon, is a staple food source for millions of people living in the Arctic. But that dynamic is being embrangled by climate change, as the ...