Polar bears lose sea ice due to climate change, forcing them to fast longer and lose body fat, leading to emaciation. The photos sparked debate over narrative and accuracy, with experts urging caution about context and causes.

Luckily, the Toledo Zoo and many others, are part of a breeding program designed to increase polar bear populations worldwide. The bears at this zoo, Crystal and Kali, are now a breeding pair and will hopefully welcome a cub in the near future. Until we get videos of an adorable baby bear, we'll keep watching this delightful gem.

A hybrid grolar bear saga is unfolding in the Arctic, and the tale of this strange family has much to tell us about nature on our changing planet

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 Scotia, spent a week on the Hudson Bay in Churchill ...

The Scientific name for the polar bear is Ursus maritimus. Learn about this magnificent species, its classification, and unique characteristics.

The researchers analysed blood samples taken from polar bears in two regions of Greenland and compared “jumping genes”: small, mobile pieces of the genome that can influence how other genes work. Scientists looked at the genes in relation to temperatures in the two regions and at the associated changes in gene expression.

Witnessing an animal fully embrace their joy will never not be a beautiful sight. Recently, TikTok user @christa.ren shared a sweet clip of a very happy polar bear the the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago rolling around in the snow in what appeared to be a state of utter glee. It's so cute.

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Zoo will soon say goodbye to one of its most beloved polar bears, while welcoming a new one. While the zoo didn't share an exact date, Nora the polar will move to Wisconsin's Henry Vilas Zoo this fall. Nora will eventually be ...

ST PAUL, Minn. — Neil the polar bear is no spring chicken, but St. Paul's Como Park Zoo & Conservatory wants visitors to know he's happy and healthy as he enters his golden years. "Neil’s well-being is our top priority," said a post on the zoo's ...