An old clip of a polar bear sliding across thin ice went viral, winning hearts with its clever move to avoid breaking the ...

They need seals to eat, sea ice from which to hunt the seals and, if they’re lucky, a mate. But some of those necessities are getting harder for the bears to come by. The Arctic is warming up to four ...

The bear scientists shot in the Canadian arctic in 2016 was a biological mystery. It looked like a grizzly bear, complete with long claws and a prominent snout, but most of its fur was white. Call it ...

When it comes to Arctic apex predators, the polar bear is the first animal that typically comes to mind. It’s a top predator, ...

You might remember in science class learning about hibernation – a time when certain animals "sleep" for long periods during the winter. In reality, hibernation is much more complex than that. Are ...

Polar bears are at greater risk from disease due to global warming, warns new research. The threatened species are being increasingly exposed to germs and viruses as the Arctic warms, say scientists.

A sneak peak of a new episode of National Geographic's Incredible Animal Journeys shows two polar bear cubs exploring the outdoors for the first time Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has ...

When it comes to Arctic apex predators, the polar bear is the first animal that typically comes to mind. It’s a top predator, feasting on seals and occasionally other sea mammals. Its hunting skills ...