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
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Heartwarming Moment An Arctic Wolf Befriends a Disabled Boy
"Purity of heart:" wolves bond with developmentally challenged children at the Clay sanctuary. Spirit, the huge white wolf, stood calmly while the young man massaged her chest. She swung her body slowly, and everytime he stopped touching her, the wolf gingerly pawed his calf, coaxing him to keep petting her. Kyle Ferris sat on one of the specially created wooden platforms … [Read more...] about Heartwarming Moment An Arctic Wolf Befriends a Disabled Boy
The Arctic Wolves Only Want To Cuddle With The Photographer
Tanja Askani in the snow with her arctic dogs Nanuk and Noran. Arctic wolves have white fur all year, allowing them to blend in with their icy environment. Their coat is long and silky, with thick, soft underfur. In the spring, this is shed, and the coat gets shorter and less thick. It has a bushy tail and long legs, giving it a lanky look. With non-retractable claws, the … [Read more...] about The Arctic Wolves Only Want To Cuddle With The Photographer
What Specifically Could We Do To Cool The Arctic?
There are two ideas that could help preserve the Arctic and buy us time. The Arctic is warming four times faster than the rest of the world, and in some places up to seven times faster. According to new research conducted by a group of Norwegian experts. This phenomenon, known as "Arctic amplification," is well recognized, but according to the latest study, the region is … [Read more...] about What Specifically Could We Do To Cool The Arctic?
The Arctic is Warming Far Faster Than Previously Thought
What happens in the Arctic doesn’t stay in the Arctic. It's no secret that the Arctic is rising faster than the rest of the world, but new study suggests that the problem may have been overstated. According to a recent study, the Arctic has been rising at least four times faster than the world average, and maybe twice as fast as some prior projections. The new study was … [Read more...] about The Arctic is Warming Far Faster Than Previously Thought