It then states estimates in 2005 were 20,000 to 25,000 and then grew to between 22,000 and 31,000 in 2015. However, the claim that polar bear numbers have increased since the 1950s rests on thin ice, ...

At the edge of the Arctic in northern Canada, the annual migration of polar bears draws tourists, photographers, and scientists like Geoff York. Buggies traverse the frozen terrain, bringing ...

While the bears enjoy soaking up the sun, warmer weather triggers several physiological changes. Baxendell explained polar bears have a two-layered coat — a woolly under layer they begin shedding as ...

Having abandoned the island in 1992, the human population of this extremely remote island was soon replaced by a pack of ...

Polar bears are uniquely adapted to survive in one of the harshest environments on Earth. These majestic animals are ...

Ursus maritimus, a species of polar bear in the South Beaufort Sea, has recently been of particular interest to marine ...

The Detroit Zoo welcomed Haley, a 22-year-old polar bear, to its Arctic Ring of Life habitat. She joins two other polar bears and will serve as an ambassador for her species. She's still ...

A surprising discovery on a secluded Russian island has produced remarkable images of polar bears taking refuge in deserted ...

Polar bear twins Kallu and Kallik debut at Saint Louis Zoo, attracting visitors to their 40,000-square-foot habitat, with the zoo emphasizing conservation efforts.

An official photo description reveals what happened before the bear settled into the field of Arctic flowers, allowing Paetkau to capture the "surreal" winning shot. "A majestic polar bear ...