The snowy owl, a breathtaking creature of the Arctic, is a sight to behold. With its pristine white plumage and piercing yellow eyes, it is a symbol of the harsh yet beautiful environment it calls home. This article delves into the fascinating world of the snowy owl, exploring its unique adaptations, habitat, and the challenges it faces in the face of climate change. A … [Read more...] about The Enchanting Snowy Owl: A Majestic Arctic Beauty
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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
In this breathtaking Arctic photo, a polar bear is seen breathing fire
At first glance, you might be forgiven for thinking this incredible picture is a scene from fantasy epic Game of Thrones As if polar bears weren't cool enough before, they now breathe FIRE. At first glance, you might be forgiven for thinking this incredible picture is a scene from fantasy epic Game of Thrones. But on sober reflection, you probably worked out it's … [Read more...] about In this breathtaking Arctic photo, a polar bear is seen breathing fire
7 Shocking Photos Show What Climate Change Has Done To Arctic Glaciers Over 100 Years
Arctic glaciers were one of nature's most enigmatic and unexplored wonders in the early 1900s. After more than a century of research, exploration, and exploitation, the glaciers have become a terrifying witness to the ravages of global warming. Christian Slund, a Swedish photojournalist who works for Greenpeace, obtained some early images of glaciers and ice in Svalbard, … [Read more...] about 7 Shocking Photos Show What Climate Change Has Done To Arctic Glaciers Over 100 Years
Chinese Scientists Have Cloned an Arctic Wolf For The First Time Ever
After decades of trials, a Chinese biotech company has succeeded in cloning an Arctic wolf for the first time. This is monumental in a variety of ways. To begin with, cloning even a small animal like the wolf is a significant step forward in STEM research. Second, the success of cloning an animal may indicate that other endangered animals will have a new lease on life. The … [Read more...] about Chinese Scientists Have Cloned an Arctic Wolf For The First Time Ever