In the eyes of a human being, a polar bear looks white, particularly in the snowy and icy Arctic environment. This visual ...

The warming of the Arctic is transforming not only its ice but also the genetics of its inhabitants. According to a study ...

In Canada, melting sea ice is forcing polar bears closer and closer to human populations, so scientists there are working on a program to track polar bears, tag them with GPS units and monitor their ...

Ganuk, one of the habitat’s resident polar bears, marked his “sweet 16” in December with a car stuffed with food-filled gift ...

You might remember in science class learning about hibernation – a time when certain animals "sleep" for long periods during the winter. In reality, hibernation is much more complex than that. Are ...

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...

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 change ...

Polar bears, unable to thrive on land in Canada's Hudson Bay, are facing greater risk of starvation as Arctic ice melts and they endure longer ice-free seasons, researchers said. In a study published ...

I’d like to attribute my obsession with polar bears to a family tradition. My older cousins were given stuffed white Gund ...

The snowy weather was perfect for not one, but two polar bear birthdays Tuesday at Como Zoo in St. Paul, Minnesota. Inside Polar Bear Odyssey, Neil is turning 30, and Nan is celebrating her 31st.

The increase in bears in the town is thought to be caused by climate change. — -- Polar bears are an enduring symbol of the wild arctic, a mighty beast that has made its home in punishing ...