Long before the familiar lions and cheetahs roamed the open savannas, there was a cat whose world looked very different. Imagine a dense, tangled forest, sunlight barely filtering through the canopy, ...

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

Trapped by ice and molded by genes, the Norwegian lemming split from its Siberian cousin just 35,000 years ago, a new study ...

A refuge for wildlife The reserve is a sanctuary for many Arctic wildlife, including caribou populations that have ...

Falcons are a class of birds best known for their speed, vision and hunting prowess. Here’s the story of perhaps the most ...

“Lincoln Park Zoo is dedicated to connecting people with nature by providing a free, family-oriented wildlife experience in ...

When the Tundra Turns to Industry. The Arctic Willow is a plant found on the treeless plain that is the Alaskan Arctic Tundra, where it has been evolving to love freezing temperatures for centuries.

The Arctic is a mesmerizing realm of ice and snow, characterized by its extreme conditions and breathtaking landscapes. It’s a place where only the most resilient creatures can survive and thrive. As ...

These animals are adapted to live in the cold, harsh conditions of the tundra, but most hibernate or migrate to survive the brutal Arctic tundra winters.

The Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) represents one of the most remarkable examples of cold adaptation in the animal kingdom. These small canids undergo a dramatic seasonal transformation, switching from ...

Springtime in Alaska’s high Arctic reveals itself in unique ways. Migrating bowhead whales swim past tiny coastal villages. White-fronted geese paint the skies across the still-white tundra, and waves ...