The ringed seal is a small earless seal species found throughout the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions on every continent in the northern hemisphere. In fact, they are the most abundantly found seal in the
The Arctic tern, known in part for having the longest migratory route of any animal in the world, travels up to 55,923 miles each year! These oceanic birds make stops in numerous countries in the northern and southern
The bowhead whale, aka bowhead, Arctic whale, black right whale, Greenland right whale, steeple-top, polar whale, or Russian whale, can be found in the Arctic and subarctic oceans. There they spend their entire
The Arctic char, aka Arctic charr, can be found in alpine lakes, as well as in Arctic and Subarctic coastal waters. These fish can be anadromous (spend part of their lives in the ocean and part in freshwater) and
The little auk is a small oceanic predatory bird that makes its home in the Arctic, the Bering Sea, Iceland, Greenland, northern Russia, Canada, and the United States. They are a
From their beautiful white winter coats, to their ginormous hind feet, the snowshoe hare is a cool critter indeed. It’s feet may look ridiculously large, but they are what helps them survive in the harsh environment in
The beluga whale, aka white whale or sea canary, calls the frigid Arctic waters its home. These beautiful white whales rely on their coloration to blend in with their icy surroundings
The narwhal is as strange as it is fascinating. With their long tusk that sticks out from the front of their head they roam the Arctic waters in search of food and companionship
From their massive size, to their long whiskers, to their even longer tusks, the walrus has a special place in the hearts of animal lovers the world over. They are referenced in popular
The Arctic grouse (aka: ptarmigan, rock ptarmigan, snow chicken, raichō, white grouse, and more) is a member of the pheasant family. There are 18 known species of grouse can be found in
