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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Scientists have uncovered the remains of a vast animal community that lived in the European Arctic 75,000 years ago. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. The bones of 46 ...

ST. LOUIS — International Polar Bear Day, Feb. 27, is a day to honor the magnificent species and bring awareness to its threatened status in the wild. The polar bear, according to the World Wildlife ...

More than 300 ostriches have been threatened with destruction in eastern British Columbia after avian flu was detected in the flock. The birds' owners have argued this is a case of "unjust ...