We were camped in the Northwest Territories conducting research when our camp dog started barking. Then the polar bear ...

It’s pure joy when Phyllis Emmert paints her whimsical animal scenes; she’s in her own world, in her element, where she belongs, she said, “I will die with a paintbrush.

In the summer of 1959, the polar bear died. Despite the zoo’s best efforts to keep him cool, the bear succumbed to the unrelenting Madras heat. An abscess developed, and the animal didn’t survive.

A video with nearly 5million views sparked concerns for Kalluk, a polar bear living at the San Diego Zoo, after he appeared to sad and exhausted.

The first astronauts to enter a polar orbit chose the obvious animal to serve as their zero-g indicator: a plush polar bear. The doll also has an emperor penguin embroidered on its chest.

New research finds grease that coats polar bear fur contains a specialized mixture of chemicals that make it resistant to freezing.

Looking for a fun and creative way to keep your little ones entertained while teaching them about one of the most fascinating creatures of the ... Read more ...

People plunge into freezing Lake Michigan during Chicago Polar Bear Club 24th annual Polar Plunge event at Oak Street Beach on Jan. 25, 2025. The event was sold out after selling 1,000 tickets.

"Polar bear poop," as it's come to be known, is a valuable tool for researchers at Dalhousie University, as they look for its effects on the animals health and climate change.

An assemblage of 68 polar bears (Ursus maritimus) was recorded at a singular location, feasting on a bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus). The breathtaking spectacle was recorded by passengers onboard ...