Gates of the Arctic might be North America's most remote national park, but it's home to some extraordinary animals.

One bright spot is green sea turtles, which have recovered substantially, the IUCN said as it released its latest Red List of ...

Their fluffy fur enhances their cuteness, but it’s also a life-saving measure against the cold tundra of the Arctic Circle. So don’t let this newborn fool you–muskoxen are far tougher than they look!

More than a quarter of all animals, plants and fungi assessed are at risk of extinction, according to the latest IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

When temperatures sink well below zero and the ground freezes solid, most animals head for shelter or migrate somewhere ...

The IUCN report also indicated that overall 61% of bird species have declining populations — an estimate that has increased ...

Arctic seals are losing the ice they need to survive, and scientists say the crisis is accelerating. Three Arctic seal ...

The animal kingdom is rich with diversity, and many creatures have names starting with the letter "W." From the icy waters of ...

“The extinction of the slender-billed curlew is a tragic and sobering moment for migratory bird conservation," said Amy Fraenkel, executive secretary of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory ...

Orcas are lingering longer in the Arctic Ocean, as sea ice there shrinks. The whales often travel to access varieties of prey, but it's likely there are now more hunting opportunities in the Arctic.