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Polar bear's super swimming ability
Animal world

Polar bear's super swimming ability

Scientists from the US Geological Survey (USGS) have attached GPS tracking devices to the necks of more than 500 female polar bears in the Beaufort Sea, Alaska. After 5…

December 16, 2018
Decreasing the number of polar bears and walruses
Animal world

Decreasing the number of polar bears and walruses

The United States Marine and Wildlife Service (FWS) has published a report on the current status of polar bears and Pacific walrus in Alaska. Reports confirm that polar…

December 16, 2018
The Arctic Sea is the hottest 2,000 years
Environment

The Arctic Sea is the hottest 2,000 years

The ocean currents flowing from the North Atlantic to the Arctic are the hottest in over 2000 years, according to a new scientific study published.

December 16, 2018
Glaciers 'cry'
Environment

Glaciers 'cry'

The Arctic sea ice has been significantly thinner in recent decades, the permafrost is gradually being replaced by seasonal ice changes.

December 16, 2018
Mother of the polar bear floating in the sea
Environment

Mother of the polar bear floating in the sea

The Daily Mail UK has just released pictures of a pair of polar bear mothers stuck on an iceberg and floated in the middle of the sea 12 miles away.

December 16, 2018
10 great photos of permafrost
Photo library

10 great photos of permafrost

Take a tour of the eternal freezing areas of the world through the photographer Paul Nicklen's lens, to see the habitat of these animals.

December 16, 2018
The most beautiful wildlife photo of the year
Photo library

The most beautiful wildlife photo of the year

Veolia Environnement 2012 wildlife photographer award has just announced, the final winner is Canadian photographer Paul Nicklen with photos of emperor penguins in the R…

December 15, 2018