From polar bears and Arctic foxes to seals and snowy owls, the Arctic supports a remarkable range of wildlife built for ...

Biologists have long wondered why caribou are the only deer in the world in which females—like males—have antlers. A study of ...

Teshekpuk caribou graze in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Bob Wick/BLM, CC BY The largest tract of public land in the United States is a wild expanse of tundra and wetlands stretching across ...

The remote archipelago of Svalbard offers travelers an unparalleled opportunity to witness some of the Arctic's most magnificent wildlife in their natural habitat. This Norwegian territory, renowned ...

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Nearly every nation has fallen short in its efforts to cut global emissions. And while world leaders are making new commitments to reduce carbon emissions, scientists say wildlife ...

A new study finds that Arctic ringed seals face a double threat from climate change and long-lasting pollutants.

The United States has designated 640 million acres as public lands for all Americans to enjoy. Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is home to over 200,000 caribou, also known as reindeer. The ...

Tens of thousands of caribou feed and breed in this area, which is the size of Maine. Migratory birds flock to its lakes in ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Mariah Meek, Michigan State University (THE CONVERSATION) The largest tract of public ...

The largest tract of public land in the United States is a wild expanse of tundra and wetlands stretching across nearly 23 million acres of northern Alaska. It’s called the National Petroleum Reserve ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Mariah Meek, Michigan State University (THE CONVERSATION) The largest tract of public ...