A scientist credited with uncovering reasons for mass species extinctions hundreds of millions of years ago has been awarded ...

The changing climate poses a major threat to polar bear survival. But new research suggests that rising temperatures may be ...

The Polar Bear Capital of the World sounds like a prime spot to observe the animals, and researchers who did just that came away with a stark warning. A team from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova ...

Henry, a beloved member of the Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat, had a blast with a pumpkin nearly as big as he is.

Rapid changes in Arctic temperatures are influencing animal reproductive behavior. A University of Alaska Fairbanks scientist published a study in the current edition of Science magazine, building on ...

An isolated colony of polar bears found in southeast Greenland “inhabits a warmer climate zone, akin to the predicted future ...

Polar bears, the iconic creatures of the Arctic, have a role that extends beyond their status as apex predators. They are vital contributors to the Arctic ecosystem, providing millions of kilograms of ...

Polar bears have a thick layer of fat below two layers of fur that help trap their internal body heat. According to Polar Bears International, these layers keep them so warm that adult males can ...

FARGO - Many handle this cold weather by staying inside or escaping to a warmer climate. But animals who live in the Arctic don't have that option, instead they have blubber. This is an experiment to ...