Show threadRorshok ArcticFeb 24

7) Researchers in Canada captured incredibly rare footage of a polar bear mother adopting a lost cub that wasn't her own. Polar bear adoptions are almost unheard of in the wild, making this a remarkable window into the social behavior of one of the Arctic's most iconic and threatened species. A heartwarming moment amid a challenging time for polar bears.

#PolarBear #Wildlife #Conservation #Canada #ArcticWildlife #Adoption #Endangered #Rorshok #ArcticUpdate

AlohaIslandLifeJan 29
Fun fact about Svalbard Polar Bears. These polar bears can snorkel beneath Arctic ice for up to 3 minutes to catch their prey. #ArcticWildlife #PolarBearAdventures #jtset Image Credit:@bklyve on instagram
GrrlScientist ⧖ Ⓥ SciComm 🇺🇦Jan 20

Bowhead Whales are the ‘Songbirds of the Arctic Sea’

"The Critically Endangered bowhead whale is unusual amongst mammals because they, like songbirds, sing a diverse repertoire of many distinct and complex songs throughout the months-long polar night"

#SciComm by @grrlscientist

#Whales #BowheadWhales #WhaleSong #ArcticWildlife https://grrlscientist.medium.com/bowhead-whales-are-the-songbirds-of-the-arctic-sea-8f9178620fa8

GrrlScientist ⧖ Ⓥ Jan 19

Bowhead Whales are the ‘Songbirds of the Arctic Sea’

"The Critically Endangered bowhead whale is unusual amongst mammals because they, like songbirds, sing a diverse repertoire of many distinct and complex songs throughout the months-long polar night"

#SciComm by @GrrlScientist

#Whales #BowheadWhales #WhaleSong #ArcticWildlife https://grrlscientist.medium.com/bowhead-whales-are-the-songbirds-of-the-arctic-sea-8f9178620fa8

GrrlScientist ⧖ Ⓥ 🇺🇦Jan 19

Bowhead Whales are the ‘Songbirds of the Arctic Sea’

"The Critically Endangered bowhead whale is unusual amongst mammals because they, like songbirds, sing a diverse repertoire of many distinct and complex songs throughout the months-long polar night"

#SciComm by @GrrlScientist

#Whales #BowheadWhales #WhaleSong #ArcticWildlife https://grrlscientist.medium.com/bowhead-whales-are-the-songbirds-of-the-arctic-sea-8f9178620fa8

GrrlScientist ⧖ Ⓥ 🇺🇦Jan 19

Bowhead Whales are the ‘Songbirds of the Arctic Sea’

"The Critically Endangered bowhead whale is unusual amongst mammals because they, like songbirds, sing a diverse repertoire of many distinct and complex songs throughout the months-long polar night"

#SciComm by @grrlscientist

#Whales #BowheadWhales #WhaleSong #ArcticWildlife https://grrlscientist.medium.com/bowhead-whales-are-the-songbirds-of-the-arctic-sea-8f9178620fa8

SabrinaAug 1, 2025
'Raubtiere' #FotoVorschlag @FotoVorschlag
Svalbard, 2023
Polarfüchse sind echt niedlich. Als ich 2023 nach Spitzbergen gereist bin hoffte ich auch auf Begegnungen mit den kleinen Raubtieren.
Nach 10 Tagen auf dem Schiff hatte ich reichlich Eisbären gesehen, aber nur einen Fuchs, flüchtig, in der Ferne.
Erst am Tag vor meiner Abreise, auf einer zusätzlichen Tour, bekam ich eine kleine Familie zu sehen und konnte die Tiere eine Weile beobachten.
#wildlife #arcticWildlife #Svalbard
Scientific WorldJul 26, 2025
Explore why reindeer eyes change color with seasons and how this unique adaptation helps them survive Arctic darkness. Learn about the tapetum lucidum, UV light sensitivity, and the science behind seasonal eye shifts. This is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers, and curious minds eager to uncover the secrets of reindeer vision.
#ArcticWildlife #ReindeerVision #TapetumLucidum #SeasonalChanges #AnimalAdaptations
https://www.scientificworldinfo.com/2025/07/why-reindeer-eyes-change-color-with-seasons.html
Why Reindeer Eyes Change Color: Reindeer Eye Color Mystery Solved

The Only Mammal Whose Eye Color Changes with the Seasons: The Reindeer (Caribou) Reindeer found in the Arctic have an astonishing ability — ...

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GeekooJun 15, 2025

Mercury pollution in the Arctic isn’t coming from the sky—it’s rising from the deep. Ocean currents are rewriting the rules of contamination. #MercuryCrisis #ArcticWildlife #OceanPollution

https://geekoo.news/ocean-currents-are-flooding-the-arctic-with-toxic-mercury/

Ocean Currents Are Flooding the Arctic with Toxic Mercury | Geekoo

A new 40-year study shows toxic mercury is flooding into Arctic food chains—not from the air, but from ocean currents. The past is polluting the future.

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Phil GastwirthFeb 3, 2025
Mesmerized by these Long-tailed Ducks! ✨ These stunning sea ducks, hailing from the arctic tundra, are such fun to observe as they ride the waves. Their presence also hints at another incredible bird: the Snowy Owl. It's fascinating how juvenile Snowy Owls will follow Long-tailed Ducks south, seemingly for a food source. However, young owls haven't yet mastered the hunting skills needed to catch these agile ducks. Instead, they focus on voles, mice, rats, and muskrats. Nature's intricacies are truly amazing! #longtailedduck #snowyowl #arcticwildlife #birding #naturefacts #wildlifephotography #wildlife #CanonR7