When it comes to insulation, Arctic animals are famous for having bodies that keep them warm. Polar bears live and hunt mostly on sea ice in the Arctic Circle. This region has winters that reach -30°C ...

LAST month a reader saw a 'pure white' hare in a Louth field. It was with three or four 'normal' companions. Last week he told me of reports of similar sightings -- from internet contacts. The severe ...

Humans might be wowing the world with their icy stunts and blistering speed on snow at the Winter Olympics. But Britain’s only arctic animal is perfectly built for racing down snowy slopes and leaping ...

As the climate transitions from autumn to winter snow, some animals in the northern regions change the colours of their coats or feathers with the seasons. Species like the Arctic hare, mountain hare ...

Alaska has no wild rabbits. We only have hares: varying hares — we call them snowshoe hares — and Arctic hares. Arctic hares are the largest wild lagomorph — family of rabbits, hares and pikas — in ...

Snowy Owl: This majestic owl is perfectly camouflaged in the snow, making it a formidable hunter of small mammals and birds. Its thick feathers and specialized adaptations for cold weather allow it to ...

A sneak peak of a new episode of National Geographic's Incredible Animal Journeys shows two polar bear cubs exploring the outdoors for the first time Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has ...

White animals are captivating due to their rarity and unique appearance. They are always ready to showcase nature's diversity. White animals in the wild are rare but leave a lasting impression due to ...

Though abundant over much of mainland Alaska, snowshoe hares were, until recently, absent from the state’s northernmost Arctic region. When did they arrive, and why? A new study says the long-eared, ...

Two hares appear to high-five each other as they tussle in the snow in freezing conditions. Moments before their high five, one of the Arctic hares discovered a good source of food as it was digging ...

Though abundant over much of mainland Alaska, snowshoe hares were, until recently, absent from the state's northernmost Arctic region. When did they arrive, and why? A new study says the long-eared, ...