Alpine Arnica (Arnica Angustifolia)| The Perennial Flowering Plants

Alpine Arnica

Alpine Arnica is one of the perennial flowering plants that belongs to the sunflower family. This plant usually grows in cold temperatures. The yellow flower generally blooms in July to increase its beauty. Normally, Alpine Arnica is found in many regions all over the world. In this article, I will discuss the uses, growth, and … Read more

10 Interesting Facts About Arctic Foxes

arctic-fox

According to Eva Fuglei (research biologist interested in terrestrial arctic ecosystems), one of the most characteristic creatures in Tundra is Arctic foxes (Vulpes Lagopus) (Source). If you possess a deep affinity for knowing interesting facts about this arctic animal, then you are in the right place.  So, what are the most interesting facts about Arctic … Read more

Arctic Poppy (Papaver Radicatum) – A Native Plant of the North

arctic poppy

Generally, Arctic plants are highly responsive to natural environment changes. A study predicted that around half of the Arctic territories with vegetation would change to a different physiognomic order in this century ~(Source). So, the cultivation of Arctic Poppy can be a game changer for the future. The Arctic poppy (Papaver radicatum) adapted to the … Read more

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis): Everything You Need to Know

Moss Campion flower

Moss campion is a perennial ground-hugging evergreen plant. This plant can enhance the beauty of the ground with its tiny leaves and pink flowers. Mainly, those flowers bloom in summer. I will discuss the plant’s growth, appearance, longevity, and benefits. You will also learn about their adaptations and role in the environment. Sounds fascinating? Stay … Read more

Purple Saxifrage: Common Plant in the Arctic Region

Purple Saxifrage

Purple saxifrage is an eye-catching, colorful, and low-growing plant. This plant can survive the harsh climate of the Arctic regions due to its specialized adaptations. Besides, this plant has excellent nutritional and herbal values, and that’s why people use it for medicinal purposes. You might have heard fascinating facts about the purple saxifrage. Today, I … Read more

Mountain Avens (Dryas Octopetala)-A Beautiful Gift of the Nature

Mountain Avens

Mountain avens are evergreen, perennial, and cushion-forming plants. They can’t grow in warm weather and only adapt to cold climates. Also, this plant has many medicinal benefits. Are you getting curious to know more about mountain avens? Then keep reading as I will discuss its growth, growth rate, lifespan, habitats, unique adaptations, edibility, taste, and … Read more

What Do Cormorants Eat?

eating Cormorants

Cormorants love to eat fish. Fish is the primary food source for these opportunistic predators. The vast majority of cormorants are not particularly picky eaters but rather will consume virtually any aquatic creature they come across in their feeding grounds. Almost all cormorant species eat fish and other marine creatures, including shrimp, crustaceans, mollusks, mussels, … Read more

Where Do Reindeer Live?

reindeer

Reindeer are commonly found in the Arctic Tundra and the boreal forests of Russia, Alaska, Scandinavia, Greenland, and Canada. These deer species often migrate in large numbers between tundra and forest areas. You will also find some in Northern Europe where they are domesticated. There are two reindeer ecotypes: tundra reindeer and woodland reindeer. This … Read more