Best time to see whales in Antarctica This guide identifies the whales in the Southern Ocean and the best time to see them emerge from the sea. 3 min read Read Post
Exploring Baffin Island: Wildlife and Mt. Thor Learn about the Arctic wildlife species you can observe and also learn about Mt. Thor, the world’s tallest vertical cliff! 5 min read Read Post
Arctic Tern Facts: Bird with the World’s Longest Migratory Route! Polar travelers, especially birders, frequently ask where do Arctic terns live? While the species does “live” in specific regions of the Arctic, they… 6 min read Read Post
The Curious Behavior of Marine Mammals Why does a Weddell seal sing? Why are minke whales so inquisitive? Based on a series of real-life encounters in the Polar Regions, biologist and… 1 min read Read Post
Conservation of Whales, Penguins and Petrels Penguinologist Dr. Tom Hart discusses past, present and future conservation efforts of penguins, petrels and whales. Learn more about Penguin Watch:… 1 min read Read Post
Adapt or Die: How Life Adapts to Antarctica Recording now available! This week we have Biologist Nick Engelmann presenting the topic Adapt or Die. Delve into the wonderful range of species that… 1 min read Read Post
Adapt or Die! Discover how penguins, whales and seals have adapted in order to survive in the cold and windy Antarctic. 6 min read Read Post
How Birds Survive the Arctic Recording now available! Just how do birds survive the extreme conditions of the Arctic? Globally respected Ornithologist Noah Strycker, author of … 1 min read Read Post
How do you tell a “true seal” from an “eared seal”? Recording now available! Recommended for all ages. Can you name all six of the seal species that live in Antarctic waters? Annie Inglis can! Watch… 1 min read Read Post
How do seals adapt to the rigors of the Antarctic? Recording now available! From keeping warm to avoiding 5-ton predators, seals have to work hard to survive in the Antarctic. Watch this recording… 1 min read Read Post
Who's in the Marine Animal Family? Recording now available! Zoologist Grigory Tsidulko shares his expertise about all the extraordinary marine animals that live in the Arctic - from… 1 min read Read Post
Zoologist Grigory Tsidulko shares his passion for whales Recording now available! Learn about the whales that thrive in the ice and cold of the Arctic and Antarctic. 1 min read Read Post
Antarctic curiosity: How do penguins get their names Penguins get their names in a variety of ways. Learn how Macaroni, Adélie, Chinstrap, Emperor and Magellanic penguins earned their names. 6 min read Read Post
South Georgia: Unrivaled Wildlife, Unparalleled Wonder South Georgia is sometimes called the “Galapagos of the Poles” because of the massive king penguin colony at Salisbury Plain, and other wildlife,… 2 min read Read Post
5 Things You Didn't Know About Polar Bears Guest post by Thea Bechshoft, staff scientist at Polar Bears International 6 min read Read Post
The Falkland Islands: A Birder’s Paradise Temperate climate and abundant food make the Falkland Islands an ideal breeding ground for birds. 7 min read Read Post
Why I Love Traveling to the Falkland Islands as a Landscape and Wildlife Photographer After sailing hundreds of nautical miles from Argentina, the rolling green landscapes of the Falkland Islands first appeared stark, weathered by the… 7 min read Read Post
An Unscripted Arctic Safari: Candid Encounters with Iconic Wildlife No such thing as a canned wildlife encounter, says documentary producer David Hafey 11 min read Read Post
Highlights of Arctic Exploration: Polar Bears For travelers exploring the Arctic, spotting a polar bear in its natural environment is the ultimate experience and one they never forget. 7 min read Read Post
