Arctic

The ship was built to be frozen into the ice and carried by its currents.

The round trip can exceed 70,000 kilometers.

Indigenous peoples including the Inuit, Sami and Nenets have lived there for thousands of years.

The midnight sun is followed by a long polar night.

The summer minimum extent has shrunk by more than a third.

This is the opposite of Antarctica, which is a continent surrounded by ocean.

The magnetic North Pole, which shifts over time due to changes in Earth's core, has historically been located within the Canadian Arctic archipelago. This makes Canada a critical location for geomagnetic studies and navigation.

Every autumn, hundreds of polar bears gather near this remote town, waiting for Hudson Bay to freeze so they can hunt seals. This annual migration offers unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, drawing tourists globally.

This distinctive tusk, which can grow up to 10 feet long, is an elongated canine tooth that protrudes from the male narwhal's upper jaw. It is believed to be a sensory organ, used for echolocation, navigating arctic waters, and possibly mating displays.

Through radiocarbon dating of their eye lenses, scientists discovered these Arctic predators have an average lifespan of 272 years, with some individuals estimated to be 500 years old. They grow only about a centimeter per year, contributing to their longevity.