The rock ptarmigan, designated as a special natural treasure, was believed to have gone extinct in the Central Japan Alps over half a century ago. Related News All 5 rock ptarmigan chicks found ...

NAGANO--Five endangered rock ptarmigan chicks have been found dead in the Central Japan Alps in Nagano Prefecture despite the Environment Ministry's efforts to nurture them, after fleeing their nest.

The monochrome scene was broken by small bursts of colour from the lichens. This rock ptarmigan is the only land bird that lives all year round in Svalbard – a group of islands between Norway and the ...

Luca Melcarne (France) makes the most of his mountain guide skills to reveal the fascinating lives of Alpine animals. A rock ptarmigan rests among limestone rocks. Its brown summer feathers replaced ...