A 2,000-acre lightning-sparked fire north of the Brooks Range fits a pattern of increasing wildfires on the treeless tundra.

Among these animals is the Arctic hare, the largest hare in North America. The Arctic hare has large claws on all four feet, but the ones on its hind legs are unusually long, allowing it to dig into ...

There could be ripple effects. Scientists raise red flag after discovering concerning trend with plants in Arctic: 'An early ...

If you walk through a forest and look down, you might think you're stepping on dead leaves, twigs and soil. In reality, ...

The chemical basis of the lichen’s resistance lies in its UV-opaque cortex, a structural layer enriched with phenolic lichen ...

The Tundra Biome. Read the latest research on the tundra including information on tundra ecology, energy resources and the effects of climate change on this biome.

Warming global climate is changing the vegetation structure of forests in the far north. It’s a trend that will continue at ...

KS3/GCSE Geography. Tropical savanna biome. Exploring tropical savanna grasslands in Africa to examine the plants and animals living in the ecosystem. Suitable for teaching Geography at KS3, GCSE ...