Arctic wildlife
Thousands of years of evolution have prepared arctic species like the polar bear, walrus and narwhal for life on and around the sea ice.
Because of climate change, that ice cover has been changing rapidly, in both extent and thickness, and shrinking far too quickly for these species to adapt.
The most important action to help preserve these species is to slow the rate of climate change, and ultimately to stop it so that the habitat of ice dependent species does not entirely disappear, pushing them into extinction.
The most important action to help preserve these species is to slow the rate of climate change, and ultimately to stop it so that the habitat of ice dependent species does not entirely disappear, pushing them into extinction.
Narwhal
The narwhal is famous for the long ivory tusk which spirals counter-clockwise several feet forward from its head.
Walrus
One of the largest seals in the world, the walrus is easily recognised by its sheer size and magnificent tusks.
Reindeer and caribou
Arctic caribou and wild reindeer are a truly circumpolar animal, linking regions and people around the globe.
Beluga
Belugas are extremely sociable mammals that live, hunt and migrate together in pods, ranging from a few individuals to hundreds of whales.
Bowhead
These long-lived whales are closely associated with the Arctic, their movements influenced by the melting and freezing of the ice.Arctic wildlife news
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New WWF web tool maps Arctic nature and activities
As Arctic Council Ministers prepare to meet to outline priorities for the Council’s next two years, WWF has released a mapping tool to help inform those priorities.
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Increasing bear/human conflict needs government intervention, say experts
Hungry, climate-stressed polar bears are increasingly coming into conflict with people in some regions -- and nations will need to work together to fund and implement ways to keep both bears and ...
