10 Cold-Climate Wildlife Experiences Around The World You Must Try

Polar Bears at Wapusk National ParkWitness over a thousand polar bears migrating through Churchill, Canada’s Wapusk NP during winter, drawn to the “polar bear capital” corridor of Cape Churchill for hunting and spectacle.Snowy Owls in the ArcticExplore High Arctic tundra where snowy owls, with dense plumage and silent flight, hunt rodents year-round across snow-laden landscapes, making them iconic winter birds to observe.Emperor Penguins in AntarcticaObserve emperor penguins huddling in motion for thermal regulation during Antarctic winter, forming vortex patterns—a sophisticated survival strategy ensuring warmth and endurance through extreme cold.Arctic Foxes and Winter CamouflageArctic foxes endure frigid winters thanks to thick seasonal fur that changes colour, dense paw fur, and compact physiology—ideal adaptations for survival on snow-covered tundra.Walrus Haul-Outs on Sea IceWalruses congregate on Arctic sea ice ledges in winter, using long tusks to pull themselves out of icy waters and sensitive whiskers to forage molluscs beneath the ice.Ptarmigans and Skin-Fuse InsulationPtarmigans survive sub-zero temperatures in snowy regions by moulting into white plumage and growing full-length feather coverage, including on legs and feet, for superior insulation.Caribou Herds Across the TundraTraverse frozen tundra with migratory caribou herds using hoof-snow paddle adaptations to traverse deep snow while searching for lichen, their primary winter sustenance.Leopard Seals on Antarctic Ice FloesObserve powerful leopard seals resting on ice floes near penguin colonies in Antarctic summers—they are streamlined hunters and among the region’s main marine predators.Ivory Gulls Nesting on Arctic CliffsDiscover ivory gulls, nesting on remote Arctic cliffs through summer and feeding opportunistically around polar bear dens—rare birds that blend in nearly seamlessly with snowy backdrops.Walrus, Belugas, and Seabird Colonies in Baffin BayExperience Baffin Bay’s rich fauna: vast beluga pods, walruses, seals, narwhals, and seabirds gather on fast ice, supported by productive zooplankton currents beneath.Masters Of Migration: 10 Animals That Travel Incredible DistancesRead More