Reindeer are a species of deer also known as caribou in certain regions. They are found in the Arctic tundra and boreal forests. Finland is home to a small population of woodland reindeer. Following a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Imagine the adaptations Santa and his reindeer must have to survive their incredible journey. They would have to be equipped with extraordinary biological adaptations to survive the particularly harsh ...

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 ...

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 ...

Annales Zoologici Fennici is an established, international, peer-reviewed journal, open to all scientists, appearing in six-number yearly volumes (until 2002 quarterly). It was founded in 1964 by ...