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
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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
Beluga Whale Seen Missing, Miles From Arctic Home, In French River
It's unheard of to see a beluga this far south. An beluga whale, which is often found in the frigid seas of the Arctic, was observed traveling up the Seine in France, hundreds of miles from where it normally lives. Officials are already concerned that the whale is underweight, which raises more worries about its wellbeing since it appears that it is quite lost. According … [Read more...] about Beluga Whale Seen Missing, Miles From Arctic Home, In French River
Found Swimming South Of Florida, An Arctic Shark That May Be Hundreds of Years Old
According to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, a half-blind shark that is often found in the icy seas of the Arctic, where experts claim their lifespans can exceed 500 years, was recently identified in the Caribbean. While working with local fishermen in Belize to tag tiger sharks, Florida International University Ph.D. candidate Devanshi Kasana and the group came upon … [Read more...] about Found Swimming South Of Florida, An Arctic Shark That May Be Hundreds of Years Old