Researchers say the findings, the first documented case of rising temperatures driving genetic change in a mammal, offer a "glimmer of hope" for the Arctic species, which is facing possible extinction ...

An Ontario wildlife refuge held a "sweet 16" birthday party for one of its polar bears, complete with a car and an oversized ...

Researchers say some populations are activating “jumping genes” to survive rising temperatures. It’s both hopeful and ...

The cubs are about 10- to 11-months-old and are known as Cubs of the Year (COYS). According to Polar Bears International, ...

If you had to guess which bear is more dangerous — the polar bear or the grizzly — what would your answer be? As climate ...

A subgroup of polar bears in southeastern Greenland is modifying its DNA to survive as its habitat warms. According to a study from ...

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Polar bear encounters with people are rare, but they can happen to people who live in, work in, or visit the Arctic. Here's how to stay safe.

COCHRANE - A polar bear turning 16 may not come with a driver’s licence in the wild, but at the Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat, ...

On a trip to the arctic town of Churchill, Manitoba, I joined the trend of taking trips to see threatened places and animals ...