Reindeer comes from the Old Norse word hreindyri, which combines hreinn (the Old Norse name for the animal) and dyr (“deer”).

The Arctic meta has evolved into one of the harshest survival challenges on Earth. Animals must rely on extreme adaptations ...

This photograph captures a gripping story of survival, cunning strategy, and the raw, untamed power of Arctic wildlife in its harshest environment ...

A new study from the University of Colorado Boulder raises concerns about the future of one of the Rocky Mountains’ most recognizable animals, the American pika ( Ochotona princeps ), a small, fuzzy ...

This video uncovers the surprising partnership between Arctic foxes and polar bears. It shows how foxes trail the giant ...

The narwhal is famous for its "unicorn horn," but a recent study suggests these whales might also use their long, spiraled tusks to play!

A new study led by the University of Colorado Boulder carries a warning for one of the Rocky Mountains' most iconic ...

Learn why polar bears have white fur and other cool facts, plus WWF’s efforts to protect them and their Arctic habitat from ...

Narwhals have been caught on camera colliding with deep ocean monitors. The mysterious toothed whale species native to the ...

Simple, unassuming, and exactly what you want in a local diner. The mountain views are just the cherry on top! Photo credit: DJ Glasseyes The Old Town Diner sits right in the heart of Valdez, with ...

The Old Town Diner sits right in the heart of Valdez, with mountains peeking over its blue-gray siding. The wooden porch out front is the perfect spot to sip coffee and watch the town wake up. Inside, ...

Some of this autumn’s coldest weather yet is bearing down on the United States, enveloping the eastern two-thirds of the country in Arctic air on Monday and affecting millions of people. National ...