It's a typical summer night in Svalbard, an entirely atypical refuge in the high Arctic that abounds with an extraordinary array of wildlife. Few places in the circumpolar region can match its ...

What many people do not know is that they have a cousin that is significantly smaller. The Svalbard Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus) lives in the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago ...

Visiting Svalbard, particularly on an expedition cruise ... But is it enough to protect the bears and their fellow wildlife? If I’ve taken anything from my experiences cruising in the Arctic ...

The isolated land mass, also known as Bjørnøya, is located in Norway's Svalbard archipelago and is surrounded by highly radioactive waters that may endanger local wildlife — which, ironically ...

The remote Arctic archipelago of Svalbard has long captivated adventurers and nature enthusiasts with its pristine landscapes, unique wildlife, history of polar exploration, and the allure of ...

From the pristine polar landscapes and hardy Arctic wildlife to the historic wooden trapper cabins that prove humanity’s resilience, Svalbard is rightly a dream destination for many curious ...