Mosquitoes are ectothermic and typically become less active as temperatures drop. Some species are more cold-tolerant than ...

Mosquitoes have reached Iceland, a place once thought too harsh for them to survive. Climate change may play a role in this shift.

"It is the first record of mosquitoes occurring in the natural environment in Iceland. A single Aedes nigripes specimen ...

In 2023, Iceland’s government lifted a ban on commercial whaling. The temporary ban had been implemented in June due to ...

It turns out that was no fly. Hjaltason had captured one of Iceland’s first mosquitoes—a Culiseta annulata, one of the ...

For years, Iceland was one of the only regions on the planet without mosquitos. The chilly weather and long winters kept the ...

Mosquitoes have reportedly been found in Iceland for the first time, sending a chilling preview of the potential effects of climate change.

Sometimes animals and birds face certain challenges that they can’t overcome on their own. Whether it’s the loss of their habitat, any kind of injury, or threats from human beings, they rely on us for ...

Update, Oct. 21, 2025 at 1:17 pm ET: Live Science has learned that Iceland is no longer mosquito-free. Three mosquitoes — two females and one male — were found in the garden of a private residence ...

Seventy rare-breed Icelandic horses and foals have been rescued in a 15-month welfare operation by animal charities. Public ...