Animals of the Arctic

Atlantic Puffin


Atlantic puffins spend most of their lives at sea, but return to land to form breeding colonies during spring and summer.







Polar Bear Cub Finds Comfort


A three-month-old polar bear cub finds comfort in its mother's warmth



Baby Harp Seal


A baby harp seal rests on the Arctic ice. Its mother can distinguish it from hundreds of others by scent alone.







Snowshoe Hare


The aptly named snowshoe hare has particularly large feet and a winter-white coat. In the summer though, their fur turns brown, taking up to ten weeks to change color completely.







Arctic Fox


The lush white coat of the arctic fox provides both warmth and camouflage in winter







Narwhal Cow and Her Newborn Calf


A newborn narwhal calf is about 5 feet (1.5 meters) long and can weigh 175 to 220 pounds (79 to 100 kilograms). Narwhals are normally found in pods of two to ten.