View of Gentoo penguins in Cuverville Island, in the western Antarctic peninsula on March 04, 2016. The harshness of the elements defines life at the Poles. But for the animals who inhabit these icy ...

The Arctic region -- The late cenozoic glaciations -- Marine invertebrates and fish -- Marine mammals -- Land invertebrates -- Fresh water communities -- Amphibia and reptiles -- Terrestrial birds and ...

FAIRBANKS — When Debbie Miller’s daughter Robin was young, her daughter loved going to the library and reading non-fiction children’s books, especially ones about animals. But Miller noticed a lack of ...

Gates of the Arctic might be North America's most remote national park, but it's home to some extraordinary animals.

Nature's oldest creatures defy aging rules. Greenland sharks live nearly 400 years. Ocean quahogs reach over 500 years.

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 ...

In the far northern reaches of the Arctic, day versus night often doesn't mean a whole lot. During parts of the year, the sun does not set; at other times, it's just the opposite. A new study shows ...

For a unique and educational experience in Fairbanks, the Robert G. White Large Animal Research Station (LARS) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks offers visitors an up-close look at Arctic animals ...

Sara Miller McCune founded SAGE Publishing in 1965 to support the dissemination of usable knowledge and educate a global community. SAGE is a leading international provider of innovative, high-quality ...