A new study reveals that Earth's biomes changed dramatically in the wake of mass volcanic eruptions 252 million years ago.

The mass extinction that ended the Permian geological epoch, 252 million years ago, wiped out most animals living on ... as the planet moved from a cold climate to a warm one.

Musk oxen, inhabitants of the Arctic tundra, are well-known for their remarkable wooly coats. Their outer layer consists of long, coarse hair, while beneath lies qiviut, a soft, incredibly warm ...

Oh, Canada! Our neighbor to the north offers families a wide range of vacation opportunities. You'll find history, culture ...

No plants, no animals—only the blank ... a vast water circulation system. Warm surface waters move northward from the equator towards Scandinavia and Northern Europe. These warm waters bring a ...

Writer Lale Arikoglu follows the historic 1,000 mile sled dog race to find out why it still captures so many imaginations.

A few months ago, Greenland was quietly getting on with winter, as the territory slid deeper into the darkness that envelops the world’s northerly reaches at this time of year. But President Donald ...

Greenland is considered ground zero for climate change: the Arctic is warming nearly four ... “There’s a flow of ice, animals, and water that’s always in flux,” Spenceley told me when I arrived. He ...

Our writer spent 30 hours traveling with arctic wolves and gained a new appreciation for these predators of the tundra ... that humans rarely visit. A weather station named Eureka is pinned ...

When thinking of Canada, you might imagine snowy mountains, lakes and spectacular wildlife. Nature lovers, here are 20 animals in ...

Explore what Canada is known for, including its cultural influences, stunning scenery, and unique inventions like poutine.