For most of their evolutionary history, narwhals have relied more on sound than sight to survive in the Arctic’s dark icy ...

Floating ice provides a perfect resting place for tired seals. They are safer from predators than they would be in the water ...

Beluga whales can disappear beneath Arctic sea ice for long stretches, which makes them far tougher to follow than many other whale species. That is why researchers have increasingly turned to ...

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Amazing Things To Do And See For An Unforgettable Holiday In a separate carousel, Nicole Kidman struck a pose with her daughters against the snow-covered backdrop. The trio were dressed in red and ...

Even though it's high summer in the Antarctic, the ocean around the Rothera research station is -1 Celsius. As some of the most productive oceans on the planet - a soup of microscopic plant and animal ...

Some animals have better publicists than others. Sure, sharks have killed a few people here and there, but thanks to movies like “Jaws” and “The Shallows” everyone thinks they’re all man-eating murder ...

Researchers in Antarctica think they might have been missing an essential part of the puzzle when it comes to melting ...

That’s not all bad, and Killer Whale, for what it’s worth, isn’t a bad movie. It’s nicely shot, save for some conspicuous digital effects, and Gardner has proven herself adept at managing even the ...

Recently, people have spotted killer whales engaging in some unique behavior. They are rubbing their bellies along the rocks that dot the British Columbia coast. At first, no one was sure exactly what ...

From glacial landings and penguin encounters to kayaking, whale watching and life aboard the MS Fridtjof Nansen, the journey offers a close-up look at daily life on the white continent. Serial killer ...