Despite its harsh conditions, the Arctic supports an astonishing variety of life, from microscopic plankton to some of the largest predators on Earth. This article explores ten remarkable animals ...

In recent years, researchers have documented salmon surviving in North Slope rivers, bowhead whales expanding their foraging ...

That shrunken redoubt will be the last stand for many of the Arctic’s wild things. “The animals that depend on the edge of the sea ice for a living will be congregating there in the summer ...

Using drones, 17 distinct behaviors of narwhals were captured in the wild. Findings reveal complex behaviors of the Arctic’s ...

Scientists previously thought the narwhal’s trademark tusk helps males compete for mates, but new evidence suggests it may also have a role in foraging and play.

The research could then be collated in the form of a class poster or to start a wildlife fact file under the topic of ‘Arctic animals’.

The arctic is often inhospitable to those who don't know how to survive in the harsh cold. Some normal animals may call it home though, such as the everyday Wolf. This is a great choice for low ...

Narwhals, famous for their long, unicorn-like tusks, may use them for much more than display. Drone research has revealed ...

Scientists take the first step towards engineering mammoth-like GM elephants to populate Arctic and slow global warming ...

As these plants and animals died, the cold slowed their decomposition. Over time, windblown silt buried them deep, locking them in permafrost. The upshot is that Arctic permafrost is much richer ...