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It's calving season all across ! From the Coastal Plain of the to the abundant grasslands of the , young caribou are finding their legs and preparing for the longest land migration on Earth. They'll return every year to the pristine, wild landscape of Alaska.
Learn more about caribou and the Arctic at the link in bio!
📷 Florian Schulz
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We MUST secure vigorous protections for .
YOU can help move that forward by adding your name to the Biden Administration's "Request For Information" on new or expanded protections for America's .
👉🏽 CLICK THE LINK in bio to learn more and add your name today!
Over 40 million acres of pristine, biodiverse, culturally critical, ecologically sensitive, climate mitigating natural wonder.
The is one of our nation's greatest natural resources. Why? Because it's worth tens of BILLIONS in ecosystem services - that's the dollar value of the work it does sequestering carbon, stabilizing global weather patterns, supporting global food webs, and much more.
What happens in impacts 👏 every 👏 single 👏 person on Planet Earth.
Click the link in bio and learn more about how YOU are connected to America's Arctic no matter where you are.
Next up in our series on the of is Utukok River Uplands Special Area!
This incredible river and grasslands in the is home iconic predators and one of the world's largest caribou herds. Swipe to learn more about what makes the Utukok special, and explore all our Arctic Special Areas at the link in bio!
In coastal lagoons along the Chukchi Sea provide shallow-water nurseries where molt and give birth to their young.
The warmer waters of shallow tidal flats and estuaries are a perfect first habitat for newborn calves before they brave the colder migration routes along the North Slope of the Arctic Ocean.
Belugas are attentive mothers, giving birth every 2-3 years. And they are a long-lived species. NOAA has documented a female beluga as old as 70 years carrying a near-term fetus!
Learn more about the incredible wildlife of the Arctic at the link in bio.
In America's , the River Special Area is home to one of the most significant global populations of , including the .
Read about this remote, unique breeding ground for in our new blog post, and explore more about how to at the link in bio!
📷 Florian Schulz
Have you seen the this spring?
Last month, many people around the world got the opportunity to see a natural phenomenon that's normally largely restricted to regions. The ! (Not to be confused with the southern hemisphere's .)
As the sun approaches the peak of its 11-year cycle, there may be more opportunities to catch a glimpse of solar particles dancing across the sky as they enter Earth's atmosphere.
📷 Tobias Bjørkli
What's in a name?!
The name might suggest these large bovids (cloven-hoofed animals like sheep, cattle, and bison) are naturally smelly, but the name actually only applies for a small portion of the year!
Female muskoxen don't secrete any musky odor, but during mating season, males emit a strong smell to get a potential mate's attention. As a male's dominance grows, so does how pungent his seasonal musk will be!
The wetlands of are among some of the most productive and critical on the planet. Not only are they a vital carbon sink, helping mitigate and weather all around the world, but they sustain biodiverse food webs from across planet Earth through hundreds of migratory species like waterfowl, shorebirds, owls, hawks, falcons, songbirds, and more!
When we we .
Explore the Colville River Special Area in America's ! Home to , , and from around the world.
Learn more about the Special Areas of at the link in bio.
A ribbon seal rests on an ice flow off the far northwest corner of in . These true seals are seasonally dependent on ice, making them highly susceptible to and sensitive to disruption from oil and gas development.
Ribbon seals have natural predators that stalk the waters, including polar bears, orca whales, and Greenland sharks!
📷 NOAA Fisheries
A baby caribou finds its feet next to its mother in America's .
The Western Arctic Caribou Herd, the Teshekpuk Lake Caribou Herd, and the Central Arctic Caribou Herd all use the Western Arctic Reserve (NPR-A) as their seasonal breeding grounds.
Learn more about the Western Arctic, and what makes it a critical asset to America's biodiversity and climate commitments, at the link in bio!
📷 Florian Schulz
HAPPY EARTH DAY TO AMERICA'S ARCTIC! ❄️❄️❄️
What happens in impacts everyone on Earth. From our weather to our economies, and from biodiversity to global food webs, it all ties back to the Arctic!
That's why we're so excited about the new protections announced for the ! Learn more and help us call for ongoing protection at the link in bio.
📷 Florian Schulz
A Golden plover and chick nest on the ground in . These diminutive birds build small nests of lichen, moss, and leaves among the grasslands of the tundra. Despite measuring just 4 inches across and less than 2 inches deep, will reuse nests for multiple years!
Ground nesting birds are particularly sensitive to disruption. Protecting our pristine Arctic landscapes is vital to their survival and our global biodiversity.
Learn more about President Biden's recent announcement to at the link in bio!
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America's is having a big moment!
Learn more about President Biden's sweeping protections for climate-critical landscapes and how you can support this momentum at the link in bio!
The Caribou Herd ranges across roughly 157,000 square miles of Northwest Alaska. For scale, that's about the size of the state of California!
Caribou herds are defined by consistent use of a distinct breeding ground. America's Western Arctic Reserve (NPR-A) offers pristine, nutrient-rich grasses that keep the Western Arctic Caribou Herd coming back again and again.
Learn more about how you can help at the link in bio!
America's has five federally designated Special Areas, including critical denning and feeding habitat in Kasegaluk Lagoon and Peard Bay!
Learn more about America's Arctic Special Areas at the link in bio!
📷 Florian Schulz
Explore the incredible Teshekpuk Lake wetlands in America's !
Read more and find a short from our friends at at the link in bio.
Brothers Florian and Salomon Schulz braved arctic temperatures to capture the wild beauty of in northern for 3D THE ARCTIC: OUR LAST GREAT WILDERNESS.
Learn more about the and at the link in bio!
It's become common knowledge in recent decades that complete the longest land migration on Earth. However, upon his retirement on April 1, 2024, the lead scientist of the much lauded study finally admitted that he actually only meant the longest single file line.
In America's wetlands play a vital role in global biodiversity. Special Areas like the Teshekpuk Lake support from around the world, along with caribou, wolves, bears, fish, and foxes. This lifesupport system filters into the where marine mammals thrive, and even the land itself is vital - wetlands are a crucial , mitigating and stabilizing temperatures and weather around the world!
What happens in impacts everyone on Earth. 🌎🌍🌏
📷 Florian Schulz
The Iñupiaq word for the muskox is "Oomingmak," which means hairy or bearded one.
These fury ungulates grow more than 8 ft long and stand almost 5 ft at the shoulder. Which means there's plenty of room for their long flowing coats!
At this time of year in muskoxen are still in their wintering sites with their family herds. But soon, they'll begin moving to lower elevation to search for the fresh food that brings.
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The Yellow-billed loon is redefining what it means to be a !
This high species nests in but a juvenile bird made a rest stop last week at the fountain in ! The hotel welcomed its "most exclusive guest" by pausing its regular fountain show until the rare bird moved along.
Yellow-billed loons are one of the rarest birds in and caught the attention of tourist on the .
Luckily, what happened in Vegas decided not to stay in Vegas and moved along to more promising habitat.
Learn more about America's Arctic bird life at the link in bio!
📷 Florian Schulz
📷 Las Vegas Review-Journal
In the icy waters of , whales make their home in the Chukchi Sea.
Belugas average 3100 lbs and can grow up to 16 ft long! They can live 90 years or more in highly social groups that hunt and raise young together.
Like many , belugas are sensitive to pollution, , and habitat degradation from commercial activities like fishing or oil and gas exploration.
📷 Credit: NOAA Fisheries
How do you make a film in ?
With a lot of help and creativity!
From talented to and from to good old fashioned , getting the shot took years of effort from cinematographer and team!
THE ARCTIC: OUR LAST GREAT WILDERNESS is now screening at several theaters across the world, including recent openings in and !
Click the link in bio to find where you can explore the in 3D!
There are 13 Million acres of designated as Special Areas, recognized for their unique biological and wilderness value. From to , and from to , we'd rather keep our Special Areas than see them become gravel mines and roads for development.
Learn more about America's Arctic and how you can help us at the link in bio.
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If you're near you can immerse yourself in with a giant screen showing of THE ARCTIC: OUR LAST GREAT WILDERNESS!
Follow the heartwarming journey of caribou, foxes, muskoxen, polar bears, and more through one of Earth's most spectacular landscapes. 🐺
In the Gwich'in communities of northern , caribou are known as VADZAIH (vahd-zeye).
Vadzaih are the cultural heart of the Gwich'in Peoples and a keystone species to traditional livelihoods. There are more than 150 descriptive Gwich'in words for different parts of the caribou used for food, shelter, clothing, instruments, and tools, but also songs, games, toys, ceremonies, and personal names - all gifts to the Gwich'in from the vadzaih.
The migratory routes of caribou must be protected from disturbance to protect the heart of and the Gwich'in Peoples. Learn more about the caribou at the link in bio!
📷 Florian Schulz
Bubbles captured in frozen water.
Nearly 60% of the Arctic is some sort of wetland. From peat bogs to lakes and rivers, the Arctic is a highly efficient storage area for carbon dioxide, methane, and other planet-warming gases.
When we we protect Planet .
📷 Stein Egil Liland
For filmmakers and documenting has been a family affair!
They have documented some of the most remote landscapes on Earth with their two sons in tow!
Learn more about their incredible at the link in bio!
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@potus cancelled remaining leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge following an environmental review that more than 6.5 MILLION of YOU helped call for back in 2021! Click the link in bio to add your name to the current call for additional, durable protections for #AmericasArctic!
Chapter 3 of our new #ProtectTheArctic to #ProtectOurFuture series is out, and it's all about CLIMATE! ❄️🌡🌤🌪🌧🌩🌈🌀⚡️🌨 The past week, Planet #Earth has shattered global heat records, putting our rapidly changing #climate in the spotlight. But what you may not know is that #AmericasArctic plays a major role in #climatechange all across the world. No matter where you live, no matter who you are, America's #Arctic is playing a major role in the weather outside your door. Watch to learn more and follow to catch the rest of our series! #Alaska #weather #climateaction #heatindex #breakingrecords #nature
The 2nd chapter of our new #ProtectTheArctic to #ProtectOurFuture series is out! It's all about ---> ECONOMIES In the next chapter of our series, we explore how #AmericasArctic plays a surprising role in the global #economy! Climate-driven impacts are projected to cost $178 #trillion by 2070! It literally pays to #ProtectTheArctic. Watch and share. #Follow us to catch the next two chapters!
Every single person on Planet Earth depends upon America's Arctic. No matter who you are, no matter where you live, the Arctic is impacting your DAILY LIFE in surprising ways! In this 5-part video series we'll be exploring why safeguarding America's Arctic is critical to global... 🦍 Biodiversity 💰 Economies 🌪 Climate, and 🍲 Food Webs What happens in the Arctic affects all life on Earth. #ProtectTheArctic to #ProtectOurFuture Enjoy this first video and FOLLOW us to catch the next four chapters! Learn more at ProtectTheArctic.org.
⚠️ URGENT ACTION NEEDED⚠️ Sen. Murkowski just proposed an amendment that would prevent the Senate from undoing the mandate to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil & gas drilling. Without the ability to overturn this mandate Congress cannot restore the Arctic Refuge to the protected status it had prior to 2017! Click the link in our bio to quickly find the phone numbers for your Senators and tell them to VOTE NO on Murkowski Amendment 3137. #ProtectTheArctic #StandWithTheGwichin
"We are not asking for anything but the ability to live and thrive off the land the Creator blessed us with." The Gwich'in Youth Council of Alaska ask your help in protecting their homeland and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Help us #StandWithTheGwichin and let Congress know we need permanent protection for this vital landscape. Click the link in our bio to Take Action today!
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