The polar bear is the largest in the world, and it is one of the top predators in the Arctic region, representing a powerful symbol of the strength and endurance of the Arctic. They are generally ...

A genetic analysis of polar bears in southeast Greenland found that genes related to heat-stress, aging, and metabolism are ...

Scientists have discovered the anti-icing secret of polar bear fur -- something that allows one of the planet's most iconic animals to survive and thrive in one of its most punishing climates. That ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Indigenous residents of Churchill in Canada’s Manitoba province have coexisted with polar bears for thousands of years, emphasizing respect for the ...

Climate change is transforming ecosystems in the far north. An international team of scientists has made some surprising discoveries. Ashild Onvik Pedersen, a scientist who is armed with a rifle in ...