Did you ever hear about the colossal squid? As the name suggests, it is not only the largest existing squid but even the largest invertebrate on earth. The colossal squid can get reach a whopping 14 meters (46 feet) in length and 750 kg (1,650 lb) in weight – at least that’s what scientists assume!
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As a traveller, how can you give back to the communities you visit? In Antarctica, a continent that has a native population not of humans but of wildlife, one of the best ways to help this fragile and remote environment is through participation in citizen science programs. Citizen science programs i
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Easy to recognize, always smiling and white like a snowflake – beluga whales are definitely one of a kind! These famous sea dwellers are everybody’s darling, and we won’t blame anyone as they are purely fascinating creatures. Beluga whales, also called white whales, are living all over the Arctic Oc
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Mexico is rich in wildlife species resulting from its range of ecosystems and habitats that include lowland tropical rainforest, temperate desert, montane forest and alpine tundra. It boasts over 800 species of reptiles and over 500 species of mammals and the highest number of rodent species in the
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A puffin in the Arctic. Photo: ShutterstockHave you ever heard of puffins? These flamboyant little seabirds not only look absolutely adorable, but they are also full of surprising talents! The cuteness already starts with the name: Puffin derives from puff, meaning swollen because the pufflings (bab
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May we present – the king of the Arctic! Polar bears are not only the flagship animals of the North, but they also adorn the cover of various children’s books and serve as an important symbol in the climate crisis.The marine mammals are home to the freezing Arctic regions ad commonly spotted in coun
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