Cats and dogs have been walking alongside humans for so long that they've picked up some interesting traits and been part of ...

Known as the deadliest beasts of the Arctic, these incredible creatures are apex predators that rule the frozen wilderness. Why watch this video? Discover why the polar bear, with its immense size ...

Stable isotopes unveil ocean transport of legacy mercury into Arctic food webs. Nature Communications, 2025; 16 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-60356-6 ...

Mercury levels in Arctic animals keep climbing even though the world has reduced new emissions. A new study shows that mercury already in the ocean is drifting northward on century-long currents and ...

Toxins released by long-extinguished fossil fuel fires and gold smelters are showing up in the bodies of Arctic wildlife, according to new research pointing to mercury released by pollution hundred… ...

Despite global reductions in mercury emissions, mercury concentrations in Arctic wildlife continue to rise. A study published in Nature Communications by researchers from Aarhus University and the ...

The Arctic fox, a remarkable survivor of one of Earth’s most extreme environments, has evolved specialized hunting techniques that allow it to thrive where other predators falter. Among its most ...

Despite declining atmospheric Hg emissions since the 1970s, increasing trends are still observed in many Arctic animals today.The residence time of Hg in the ocean is very long (>300 years ...

Arctic wind. Image by Openverse. The Arctic presents numerous challenges to animal survival that go beyond simply enduring cold temperatures. Winter temperatures regularly plunge below -40°F (-40°C), ...

A parent from Karachi posted, "Eid is bittersweet for kids who grow attached to the animals. May this Eid bring joy and blessings for all." ...