A Mysterious 'Pants' Arch in Nunavut, Canada has been the subject of much intrigue and disbelief since a photo of it surfaced on social media. The arch, called "Qarlinngua," is a massive rock formation that stands tall and proud in a pool of saltwater on the north end of Baffin Island, in an uninhabited area of the Brodeur Peninsula. The formation has been described as … [Read more...] about Unveiling the Mystery of the ‘Pants’ Arch in Canada’s Arctic
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World’s First Cloned Arctic Wolf Is Now 100 Days Old
The cloning of animals has always been a topic of fascination for humans. From Dolly the sheep to the latest cloned arctic wolf, the process of creating a genetically identical copy of a living being has captured the imagination of scientists and the public alike. Recently, a team of South Korean scientists announced that they had successfully cloned an endangered arctic … [Read more...] about World’s First Cloned Arctic Wolf Is Now 100 Days Old
In the Dead of Winter, Blooming Flowers Can be Found in the Arctic Ocean
The Arctic Ocean is known for its extreme temperatures and icy landscapes, but in the dead of winter, a surprising phenomenon occurs. Blooming flowers can be found on the ocean's surface, but these are not your typical garden-variety flowers. Instead, they are known as frost flowers, and they are a natural wonder of the Arctic. Frost flowers are delicate and intricate … [Read more...] about In the Dead of Winter, Blooming Flowers Can be Found in the Arctic Ocean
The Enchanting Snowy Owl: A Majestic Beauty of the Arctic
The snowy owl is a majestic and striking bird that is native to the Arctic region. It is known for its ghostlike appearance, with unmistakable white plumage that is perfect for blending in with the snowy landscapes it inhabits. In fact, the snowy owl is the only owl species with largely white plumage, making it one of the most unique and recognizable birds in the world. As … [Read more...] about The Enchanting Snowy Owl: A Majestic Beauty of the Arctic
Arctic Foxes Reunite In a Snowstorm
A male arctic fox searches for his mate but a harsh winter storm makes it hard to see. Arctic foxes can identify each other by scent, but her scent is masked by the snow, too. Is that fox in the distance the one he’s looking for? In the BBC’s Stormborn, two arctic foxes find each other in the snow on the northwest coast of Iceland. Via this Smithsonian Channel … [Read more...] about Arctic Foxes Reunite In a Snowstorm