Nature



The mystery of Champ Island
08/07/2015

The mystery of Champ Island


Distant and mysterious, the Arctic has many secrets. On one of the Islands of the Franz Joseph Land one can fins unusual stones, which confuse scientists and attract many tourists.
Multicoloured snow
07/15/2015

Multicoloured snow


When we think about the Arctic, we think about the endless white fields of snow and ice. Actually Northern territory is not only white, snow cover can be painted all colors of the rainbow.

White seagull
06/10/2015

White seagull


Arctic flora and fauna surprise with its unique character. Here you can meet amazing animals and birds, which are not afraid of the kingdom of snow and ice. The most northern and freeze proof Arctic bird is a white seagull.
Narwhal
04/22/2015

Narwhal


One of the most interesting animals that can be found in the Arctic - is, of course, narwhal. Nature gave these representatives of the order Cetacea amazing "horn", the purpose of which is still not completely understood by scientists.
Polar shark
04/09/2015

Polar shark


In the waters of the high latitudes can find true polar shark.
Novaya Zemlya effect
03/07/2015

Novaya Zemlya effect


In the Arctic can be seen amazing optical effects. One of them is the so called Novaya Zemlya effect.
Polar Wolf
02/12/2015

Polar Wolf


Polar wolf  is subspecies of wolf, living throughout the Arctic and in the tundra. The only exceptions are the territory, completely covered with ice.
Arctic Desert
11/15/2014

Arctic Desert


Arctic desert  is the northernmost natural area of our planet. Its territory extends from about 70 to 80 degrees north latitude. Almost the entire area is covered with gravel, rocks and glaciers. Because of the extremely low tempetatur (up to -60 in winter, all three summer) flora and fauna of the Arctic desert is extremely poor.
Polar bear
10/15/2014

Polar bear


Polar bears are the largest land carnivores in the world, rivaled only by the Kodiak brown bears of southwestern Alaska. Polar bears sit at the top of the food chain in the biologically rich Arctic. The most carnivorous of the bear species, polar bears feed primarily on the fat of ice-dependent seals.
Beluga
10/15/2014

Beluga


Adult beluga whales are easily distinguished by their often pure white skin, their small size and their lack of dorsal fin. Belugas have a broad, rounded head and a large forehead.
The walrus
10/15/2014

The walrus


The walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) is a large marine mammal with flippers, a broad head, short muzzle, small eyes, tusks and whiskers. Scientists recognize two subspecies of walrus – the Atlantic walrus and the Pacific walrus.
Walruses are cinnamon brown in color.