Cold-climate animals are remarkably adaptable creatures, specialized for survival in some of the harshest temperatures in our ...

Reindeer are a species of deer also known as caribou in certain regions. They are found in the Arctic tundra and boreal forests. Finland is home to a small population of woodland reindeer. Following a ...

The Arctic region -- The late cenozoic glaciations -- Marine invertebrates and fish -- Marine mammals -- Land invertebrates -- Fresh water communities -- Amphibia and reptiles -- Terrestrial birds and ...

FAIRBANKS — When Debbie Miller’s daughter Robin was young, her daughter loved going to the library and reading non-fiction children’s books, especially ones about animals. But Miller noticed a lack of ...

Quick Take Allen’s Rule explains why animals in warm climates tend to have longer appendages than those in colder environments. Large ears, tails, and limbs increase surface area, allowing animals to ...

I like to argue that adaptation is the engine that drives Mother Nature. In biology, adaptation is broken down into three different aspects. The first of the tri-aspects is that natural selection ...

Every December, reindeer step into the spotlight; icons of holiday cards, winter landscapes and Santa’s famous sleigh team. But behind the festive imagery lies one of biology’s most extraordinary ...

Did you ever wonder how an animal as large as a polar bear or reindeer floats? The answer is hollow hair, a remarkable evolutionary adaptation in many cold-climate species. It provides insulation and ...

Two newly identified primatelike mammals once lived in the Arctic, which could help us understand how species there today may adapt as the climate heats up Learning about how species responded to ...

A firsthand Arctic expedition inspires students to connect with wildlife, climate impacts, and real-world conservation ...