The Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus), also known as the white fox or polar fox, is one of the most resilient predators on the ...

From polar bears and Arctic foxes to seals and snowy owls, the Arctic supports a remarkable range of wildlife built for survival in extreme conditions. Thick fur, layered blubber, and seasonal ...

Ideal for an Ice Age, white fur used as camouflage by animals from polar bears to Arctic foxes may be going out of fashion because of global warming. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited ...

Learn how likely new Arctic deep-sea species could help researchers map fragile sponge gardens and hydrothermal vents before ...

Bowhead whales have navigated Arctic waters for thousands of years, following migration routes shaped by sea ice. New ...

Living off one of the richest oceans in the Arctic, the polar bears by the Chukchi Sea appear to be thriving. Females are in good health and give birth to healthy cubs. Overall, this Alaskan ...

Cold-climate animals are remarkably adaptable creatures, specialized for survival in some of the harshest temperatures in our environment. Species like arctic hares, emperor penguins, polar bears, ...

A polar bear rests in a field on Barter Island in 2016. Polar bears in the Southern Beaufort Sea population are spending more time on land as sea ice diminishes, and studies indicate that they are ...

Scientists say that PFAS, nicknamed "forever chemicals," are building up in animals like polar bears, seals, and birds and at alarming levels in the Arctic. People living in the Arctic, they add, are ...