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Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), UK
Arctic Research Station
Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard

Wildlife

Most bird species found in Svalbard are represented in the area with barnacle geese, eider duck, auks, terns and kittiwakes nesting in large numbers. Land mammals include reindeer, fox and the occasional visit by bear. The local fjord is home to ringed, bearded and common seals, walrus and beluga.

Arctic Tern  Geese
Polar Bear  Walrus

More images of the wildlife around Svalvard can be seen in the image gallery.