Norway's diverse wildlife includes the Svalbard reindeer, Norwegian red deer, sea slug species like Aplysia punctata and Akera bullata, Arctic fox, Atlantic puffin, and walrus. These animals have ...

Discover Russia's rare and unique wildlife, including the only freshwater seals in the world, Arctic lemmings, and the ...

Rising temperatures in the Arctic lead to an increase in the size and population of wolf spiders, significantly impacting the ...

Their thick blubber layer and specialized adaptations for diving make them well-suited for life in the Arctic Ocean. Caribou/Reindeer: These migratory animals are known for their impressive ...

Arctic Report Card 2024, NOAA Climate.gov The extent of sea ice, an important habitat for many animals, has declined in ways that make today’s mostly thin and seasonal sea ice landscape ...

This aligns with observations of long-term warming for Arctic surface ocean waters. Sea ice-dependent animals can also be forced ashore or into longer fasting seasons. The Arctic shipping season ...

Not all Arctic animals are faring as well. Inland caribou populations have declined by 65% over recent decades, according to the report card. One main reason is that they're often eating less.

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