With its glaciers and sub-zero temperatures, Antarctica hardly seems like a place of refuge. However, the now icy continent ...

A near-perfect fossilized skull discovered in Antarctica reveals the bridge between prehistoric and modern birds, a new study ...

This deep-sea polar worm looks like it can't decide if it's dressed for a glitzy party or a gruesome massacre.

As polar ice continues to melt at alarming rates, Arctic and Antarctic wildlife are facing unprecedented challenges. From ...

These tiny creatures may be no bigger than your little finger, but scientists plan to start counting them from space. Knowing ...

Scientists say subtle differences in the colour of seawater will enable them to count tiny - but critically important - ...

deep in Antarctica's Southern Ocean What it eats: Unknown. Probably other animals and/or organic debris. Why it's awesome: With their shimmering golden coats, these worms almost look glamorous — until ...

This prolonged fasting drains polar bears’ energy reserves, reducing their ability to reproduce and raise cubs. Without ...

The world's largest invertebrate remained hidden from humanity until a tantalising glimpse 100 years ago. But it would be ...

The world's largest and oldest iceberg is on a crash course with a remote island potentially putting wildlife in peril, ...

Scientists have found that sebum is what allows polar bears to stay insulated and thrive in some of Earth’s most punishing ...

Polar bears in Western Hudson Bay have seen their population nearly halved over the last several decades, largely due to dwindling sea ice and limited ...