As described in research published in Wildlife Monographs, investigators have developed an environmental quality standard ...

Closures of roads, parking areas and popular mountain cabins are all part of the Norwegian government’s plans to protect the ...

Climate change is transforming ecosystems in the far north. An international team of scientists has made some surprising discoveries.

Hiking opportunities abound here, and most trails lead to spectacular vistas, or if you prefer to stay on the water, you can hop in a kayak and enjoy a leisurely paddle. Lofoten isn’t the only ...

Sami herders follow seasonal migration patterns that are key to reindeer herding. During summer, herders lead reindeer to ...

KIRUNA, Sweden (AP) — High atop the Luossavaara Mountain in northern Sweden, Sami reindeer herder Lars-Marcus Kuhmunen mapped out a bleak future for himself and other Indigenous people whose reindeer ...

Caribou and reindeer are both members of the deer family. However, in North America – specifically Alaska – “caribou” is the name given to wild creatures while “reindeer” refers to a domesticated ...

Reindeer are iconic in the Arctic and subarctic, but their numbers are declining. As described in research published in Wildlife Monographs ...