Understanding how polar bears evolved to survive in the Arctic is a fascinating example of nature’s ability to adapt to extreme conditions. So pack your winter coats and let’s take a trip up to the ...

Polar bears, the majestic rulers of the Arctic, are often regarded as cherished symbols of the wilderness, encapsulating the raw beauty of nature untouched. On the other hand, the Arctic itself sits ...

There has, however, been a more worrying trend across the Arctic, he says: as the sea ice melts, polar bears are increasingly ... The creation of three "dire wolf" pups has raised hopes that ...

PBI monitors polar bears across the Arctic partly to determine the impacts of climate change on the behavior and physical condition of the animals as well as population trends. One program has ...

And he saw far more sea ice than is typical for the Arctic coastline. He would only realize the full consequences of that on Kolyuchin, however. Local polar bears typically spend their summers in ...

Scientists have captured rare footage of female polar bears and their newborn cubs emerging from maternal dens in the Arctic. Using remote cameras and satellite collars, researchers were able to ...

There has, however, been a more worrying trend across the Arctic, he says: as the sea ice melts, polar bears are increasingly approaching or wandering into inhabited towns or villages, to feed on ...

A popular Arctic-themed exhibit at Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park Zoo is getting provincial funding to help its polar bears stay cool. Manitoba environment minister Mike Moyes announced Wednesday ...

The first astronauts to enter a polar orbit around Earth chose the obvious animal to serve as their zero-g indicator — a plush white *polar* bear ... expert focused on Arctic research and ...