Photograh by PAUL SOUDERS The ice that does remain in the Arctic may provide a stable environment, albeit a compact one, for organisms that depend on ice. “For people concerned about habitats ...

A dramatic shift is unfolding in the Arctic Ocean, where killer whales (orcas)—once blocked by thick ice—are now establishing ...

But significant worldwide reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from all sources are the only way to save Arctic species’ habitat and ensure their survival. It’s hard to fathom, but there’s even more ...

Located just off the tip of Nunavut and northern Greenland, it could act as a crucial but concentrated future habitat for species that require ice for survival. But even then, the Arctic’s vast ...

Global sea ice cover reached record lows in February 2025, highlighting urgent climate change impacts and the need for ...

Plus an Arctic fox. It can hear its prey ... Really good swimmers though! So, polar habitats are cold, windy and covered in snow and ice. Oooh! I'm off to find a radiator! Polar habitats are ...

Observed ecosystem-level changes in the Arctic include the disappearance of essential habitats, shifts in species’ timing and ranges, disruption of species’ relationships, declines in abundance, and ...

about polar bear habitats, eating habits and more. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Most polar bears live in the Arctic. More specifically, they live ...

The Snow Goose Conservation order aims to balance the growing snow goose population, which is damaging Arctic breeding habitats. Find out more.

The Arctic tundra has over 1,700 species of plant. 98% of the continent of Antarctica is covered by ice, in places up to 4.7 km thick. Polar habitats are extremely cold. Temperatures can plunge to ...