The Kodiak is roughly the same size as the polar bear, so many consider it a tie for the title of largest bear. Like the polar bear, the Kodiak’s shoulder height can reach 5 feet, but most bears ...

In this study, we use mechanistic energy budget models and data obtainable under current conditions to predict polar bear litter size under future conditions. In western Hudson Bay, we predict ...

Researchers found up to 10% less genetic diversity in the last 20 years. The outlook for the survival of polar bears appears precarious as scientists learn more about factors induced by climate ...

Polar bears are larger than grizzly bears on average, but the largest brown bears are nearly as big as the largest polar bears. Polar bears’ paws are better suited for swimming and walking on ...

"Adult polar bears vary in size from [440 to 1,763 pounds]. Humans are considered alien in the polar bear habitat, and a polar bear may see us as potential prey. The polar bear is incredibly ...

The town is on track to set a new record for polar bear sightings this year. While experts warn there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution to stopping unwanted encounters, one scientist believes ...

A new study, published in the Nature Communications journal, has predicted decreases in polar bear litter size due to loss of sea ice. The study reports that if sea ice in the west Hudson Bay ...