Arctic hares can go the distance. A member of Lepus arcticus in northern Canada has traveled farther than anyone knew possible. BBYY, as the adult female was known, made a wild dash of more than 388 ...

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 ...

Walrus: These massive marine mammals are well-adapted for life in the Arctic Ocean. Their thick blubber layer keeps them warm in icy waters, and their powerful tusks help them haul themselves onto ice ...

A wide variety of Arctic animals, including polar bears, are being exposed to a tick-borne pathogen normally associated with rabbits and hares, a newly published study said. The findings are intended ...

Snowy Owl: This majestic owl is perfectly camouflaged in the snow, making it a formidable hunter of small mammals and birds. Its thick feathers and specialized adaptations for cold weather allow it to ...

When temperatures sink well below zero and the ground freezes solid, most animals head for shelter or migrate somewhere warmer. But a few species have figured out how to live right where the cold hits ...