A new publication co-authored by John Ziker (Department of Anthropology) and Karl Mertens (Ph.D. candidate in ecology, ...

KRASNOYARSK, February 13. /TASS/. The musk ox population on the Taymyr Peninsula in the Krasnoyarsk Region's north is 7 or 8 thousand, not 13-15 thousand animals, as specialists assumed earlier, ...

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Reindeer: Santa’s Trusty Companions Reindeer have captured the imagination of children and adults alike, hitching Santa’s ...

Polar bears are among the planet's most iconic symbols of cold climate adaptation. They boast a thick layer of blubber, ...

Tis the season of the reindeer. After all, it’s hard to not notice them at this time of year. They make appearances in holiday movies, or on holiday greeting cards, and sometimes they are seen in ...

The Nordic people have long been known for their resilience, and this is reflected in their outdoor gear. With long, biting ...

An investigation has raised serious welfare concerns for reindeers last Christmas from Canary on 4 February 2025 ...

Footage from festive events, including four in Scotland, reviewed by welfare expert who says animals were in distress.

Wood frogs are the most northern-dwelling amphibians in North America. Populations even exist in the Arctic Circle. These fascinating animals drift into a state of hibernation every winter. However, ...

A new study reports that 34 percent of the Arctic-boreal zone (ABZ) is actually releasing more carbon than its storing, and that number climbs to 40 percent when considering wildfires. While this ...