The researchers analyzed rare fossils of hatchling birds found in northern Alaska, which offered the earliest evidence of the ...

Nature showcases incredible camouflage! Numerous animals, from chameleons to arctic foxes, possess remarkable color-changing ...

Beneath the icy expanse of the frozen wild, survival demands a blend of power, patience, and precision. Snow leopards navigate sheer cliffs with unmatched agility, ambushing mountain goats with ...

Across the icy edges of Earth’s northern and southern reaches, life has adapted to thrive in some of the harshest conditions.

Traditionally, polar bears have been primarily diurnal hunters, matching their activity ... hunting behavior than bears in the High Arctic archipelago. These variations highlight how local conditions ...

This is what a recent study published in Nature Communications hopes to address as a team of researchers investigated worldwide patterns of bird species to ascertain how Arctic bird species ...

Beyond their striking fur, Arctic hares possess specialized adaptations to brave the harsh Arctic conditions ... Arctic hares have the ability to quickly change the color of their fur to match their ...

Arctic sea ice has recorded its smallest winter peak extent since satellite records began 47 years ago, new data reveals. Provisional data from the US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) shows ...

The Arctic is one of the harshest places on Earth, and I decided to take on the ultimate survival challenge—making it through freezing temperatures with just ONE match! Top US vaccine official ...

The Arctic Ocean is Earth's northernmost body of water. It encircles the Arctic, and flows beneath it. Most of the Arctic Ocean is covered by ice throughout the year—although that is starting to ...

Carved from walrus ivory, the goggles were made sometime between 800 and 1200. The eyewear measures 5 inches (12.7 centimeters) across and 1.1 inches (2.9 cm) tall, and it may have once had ...