Prague Zoo is building a groundbreaking Arctic pavilion for polar bears and seals, featuring an underwater viewing area.

Spotted seals in some of the most remote marine areas around Alaska are consuming significant amounts of microplastics in their diets, according to a new University of Alaska Fairbanks–led study. The ...

An iceberg the size of Chicago broke off am Antarctic ice shelf to reveal a thriving ecosystem underneath, according to ...

The meltdown extends beyond the Arctic. Antarctica recently flirted with a record low in its own annual sea ice minimum – ...

In a study in the journal Science, McKnight and his colleagues report they may have found the answer: Seals can directly ...

The animal world is full of fascinating (and, let’s face it, bizarre) mating rituals. You will be shocked at the lengths ...

Southern elephant seals are the “canary in the coal mine” for the Southern Ocean, offering insight into how the ecosystem may react to future climate change and human impact, new research shows.

This seal is curious and looks to show affection, but that might not be the case. Generally speaking, seals are not aggressive animals. They can be defensive while defending their young or if they ...

This 1930s footage offers a vivid glimpse into life in the Arctic ... outside seal-skin tents, engaged in traditional activities like sewing, whittling ivory, and preparing animal hides for ...

“To protect an animal like the Mediterranean monk seal in its natural environment, you essentially have to protect the entire marine ecosystem,” he said. Conservation efforts have paid ...

As an Arctic species, Harp seals often consume snow and ice for fresh water. When they haul out on beaches, sick, dehydrated, and stressed Harp seals may start eating sand, confusing it for snow.

Melting Arctic ice isn’t just a polar problem—it may be reshaping global weather. A new study links ice loss to drier California winters and wetter Mediterranean conditions, revealing hidden climate ...