Scientists trekking for days to the undisputed furthest north land point on the planet were greeted by an unexpected welcoming party: a stoat, whom they named Randall. The team were heading to Kaffeklubben Island, also known as Inuit Qeqertaat, off the northern tip of Greenland, about 440 miles from the North Pole, when Randall emerged from a cairn of rocks, showing no fear as he went to investigate themJEFF KERBY/ MAGNUS NEWS

Source: The Times October 21, 2024 12:35 UTC