Arctic

Claudia Martin is a travel writer who has contributed to many guide books and magazines. She is also the author of books on history, geography and culture for adults and young people. She lives in London, UK.

• IntroductionArtic LandsCanada USA Greenland Iceland Sweden Norway Svalbard Finland RussiaWildlife of the Arctic Alaska moose Arctic and red fox Arctic, Mountain and Snowshoe hares Arctic and Alaskan tundra wolves Bearded and Harp seals Beluga whale Barren-ground caribou Canada and Eurasian lynx Eurasian elk European viper Fritillary butterfly Gyrfalcon Hoary marmot Husky dog Mountain and Svalbard reindeer Muskox Muskrat Narwhal Orca whale North American brown bear Polar bears Puffin Siberian brown lemming Snow goose Snowy owl Viviparous lizard Walrus Willow ptarmigan WolverineLiving in the Arctic Animal skins Building chums Fishing Housing – permanent and temporary Igloos Inuksuk Moving camp Reindeer marking and herding Sleds Snowshoes Tools Travel YarangaTourism, Industry and Research Abandoned settlements, buildings, stations Arctic hotels Cruise ships Husky dog sleds Fishing industry Holidaying – excursions, tours, travel Icebreaker ships Kayaking Meteorological stations Military bases Northern Lights Oil industry Scientific research sites including European Incoherent Scatter Scientific Association Snowmobiles Trans-Alaska Pipeline Glacier climbing