A slumbering Arctic fox in winter will wrap its long, bushy tail around its body for added warmth. Its feet are covered in dense fur to insulate against the cold and provide traction on the ice.

However, this crazy Arctic fox behavior has baffled researchers for years. That all came to a head in 2024 when the true purpose and mechanics behind this Arctic fox hunting tactic were revealed.

A polar bear lounges in a field of pink flowers. An arctic fox skips gingerly as the thaw of spring moves in. And a baby chimpanzee sips a bottle. The 2024 Nature Photography Contest showcases the ...

Eilís Quinn is an award-winning journalist and manages Radio Canada International’s Eye on the Arctic news cooperation project. Eilís has reported from the Arctic regions of all eight ...

TULSA, Okla. —The Tulsa Zoo's arctic fox habitat renovations are complete and two new female arctic foxes can be seen in the Life in the Cold building. The zoo said after completing their ...