New research challenges the long-held belief that the Arctic Ocean was covered by a massive ice shelf during ice ages.

Some of the most iconic animals that inhabit the Arctic region are under threat due to climate change, which has driven temperatures to as high as 100° F. Watch this A-Z-Animals video showcasing ...

Summer sea ice in the Arctic Ocean might be gone by the 2030s, no matter what we do to curb emissions of greenhouse gases, ... What does this mean for the people and animals who live in the Arctic?

For years, scientists have debated whether a giant thick ice shelf once covered the entire Arctic Ocean during the coldest ...

The Ocean Quahog has turned heads with its astonishing lifespan. Found in the icy depths of the North Atlantic, these ...

The video “A Warmer World for Arctic Animals” discusses four different mammals that live in the Arctic and how climate change may affect them. Distribute a copy of the Arctic Animals Video ...

The Arctic fox has a coat that thickens in winter and changes color with the seasons. Its short snout and rounded ears help minimize heat loss, and it can detect prey under deep snow.

FARGO - Many handle this cold weather by staying inside or escaping to a warmer climate. But animals who live in the Arctic don't have that option, instead they have blubber. This is an experiment ...

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Despite global reductions in mercury emissions, mercury concentrations in Arctic wildlife continue to rise. A study published in Nature Communications by researchers from Aarhus University and the ...

In the ocean’s depths and the world’s quiet corners, a handful of species quietly defy the clock. This article lists the animals that can live for thousands of years—and why they’ve lasted ...