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10 Most Incredible Animals That Live in the Arctic

Venture into the icy Arctic and discover extraordinary wildlife, of these majestic and elusive animals who are used to this extreme cold habitat.

September 25, 2025 / 17:31 IST
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1. Polar Bear: The Arctic’s apex predator, polar bears roam icy landscapes hunting seals and surviving extreme cold conditions. (Image: Canva)

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2. Walrus: Massive walruses use tusks to haul onto ice, forage for clams and protect against predators. (Image: Canva)

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3. Arctic Fox: Small, adaptive and resilient, Arctic foxes change fur color seasonally to blend with snow or tundra. (Image: Canva)

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4. Narwhal: Known as the “unicorn of the sea,” narwhals have long spiral tusks and migrate seasonally. (Image: Canva)

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5. Snowy Owl: These majestic birds thrive in tundra habitats, hunting rodents while sporting distinctive white plumage for camouflage. (Image: Canva)

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6. Beluga Whale: White “canaries of the sea,” belugas communicate with varied sounds and navigate icy Arctic waters. (Image: Canva)

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7. Ringed Seal: Primary prey for polar bears, ringed seals maintain breathing holes in ice and thrive underwater. (Image: Canva)

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8. Puffin: Colorful seabirds, puffins nest along cliffs, dive skillfully for fish, and endure cold northern seas. (Image: Canva)

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9. Ermine: They are small carnivores that change fur color seasonally. They hunt rodents across the tundra. (Image: Canva)

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10. Arctic Tern: Famous migratory bird, Arctic terns travel thousands of kilometers between poles annually. (Image: Canva)