Browse our archive of blogs about the animals and wildlife of Sweden. Discover native species, ecosystems, and conservation efforts across the Nordic wilderness.
The chaffinch might be one of the most common birds in Britain, but look closer and it’s anything but ordinary. Here are 12 fascinating facts about this colourful garden regular.
If you’ve ever seen a flash of white vanish into the snow, you’ve probably crossed paths with an ermine weasel. Tiny, fearless, and surprisingly complex, this little predator punches far above its weight, and once you learn how it survives Arctic winters, you’ll never look at a “cute” weasel the same way again.
Do adders really lay eggs? As a biologist, I’m breaking down 12 essential facts about the UK’s only venomous snake. Learn to ID the zig-zag pattern and stay safe in the wild.
From playing dead to forming 'mating balls,' grass snakes are way weirder (and cooler) than I ever realized. Here are 13 things I learned about Britain’s longest, leaf-loving slitherer
Woodpeckers aren’t all the same. Explore 15 iconic species, how to tell them apart, and where you’re most likely to spot them!
We tend to call everything “a bird,” but they’re not all built the same. This quick guide explores the main bird groups, from eagles and owls to parrots, songbirds, and seabirds, and how to tell them apart.
I always assumed a magpie was the same bird everywhere, until I started traveling. From Europe to Australia, the word “magpie” suddenly meant swooping birds, blue tails, mud nests, and a lot of confusion. This guide breaks down the many types of magpies found around the world
Life in the Arctic is defined by cold, light, and constant change. This article explores the animals that have adapted to survive it, drawing on biology, conservation science, and moments spent traveling through northern Sweden above the Arctic Circle.
You probably think you know reindeer, but there’s a lot more going on beneath the antlers. This guide breaks down their migrations, Arctic survival tricks, and the weird, wonderful facts that make reindeer anything but ordinary.
Raccoon dogs break all the rules. They look like raccoons, act like foxes, and confuse scientists. Here are 10 facts that explain why.
Foxes are some of the most adaptable mammals on Earth, thriving everywhere from frozen tundra to scorching deserts. From the tiny fennec fox with its oversized ears to the Arctic fox built for life below zero, each species tells a story of evolution, survival, and clever adaptation.
Arctic char are the ultimate cold-water survivors. From neon spawning colours to life under ice-covered lakes, these northern fish thrive where almost nothing else can. Here’s what makes them so remarkable.
Meet this cute forest resident. The pine marten is an elusive forest mammal with silky fur, sharp climbing skills, and an important role in maintaining healthy woodland ecosystems.
The walrus is a pinniped mammal related to seals and sea lions. Learn about their ivory tusks, Arctic habitat, suction feeding, social behavior, and conservation efforts protecting them from climate change.
Discover 10 incredible facts about elk, from their echoing bugles to epic migrations across Yellowstone and the Rockies. Learn why these wild giants are vital to North America’s wilderness.
