Why Are Polar Bears Endangered Today?

Why Are Polar Bears Endangered Today?

Polar bears face critical endangerment due to the dramatic loss of Arctic sea ice, their essential hunting and breeding habitat, which has decreased by 770,000 square miles since the 1981-2010 average. Climate change continues to reshape their ecosystem, with...
Snow Fleabane (Erigeron Uniflorus)

Snow Fleabane (Erigeron Uniflorus)

The Snow Fleabane (Erigeron uniflorus) is a hardy alpine wildflower belonging to the Asteraceae family, thriving in harsh mountain environments between 8,000-14,000 feet elevation. This compact plant typically grows 4-8 inches tall, featuring silvery-green hairy...
Polar Eyebright (Euphrasia Frigida)

Polar Eyebright (Euphrasia Frigida)

The Polar Eyebright (Euphrasia frigida) is a remarkable Arctic flowering plant standing 2-15 centimeters tall, distinguished by its white blooms with purple striations and yellow throats. It's adapted remarkably well to extreme polar conditions, surviving...
Snow Buttercup (Ranunculus Nivalis)

Snow Buttercup (Ranunculus Nivalis)

The Snow Buttercup (Ranunculus nivalis) is a hardy Arctic-alpine plant that thrives in extreme cold conditions, growing just 2-6 inches tall at elevations up to 13,000 feet. It's distinguished by its bright yellow, five-petaled flowers measuring 1.5-2.5 cm in...