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.

Across the Arctic, one bear stands apart from all the others, not just in size but in how it looks at us. While most large carnivores treat people as a threat to avoid, this predator is one of the few ...

Bear claws are unique among the keratin-based appendages. Discover their uses, characteristics, and impressive strength.

This week's Torah portion (Vayechi) tells the story of Jacob's final conversation with his children. In astonishing ...

By studying the natural world, scientists find blueprints for innovations that can improve human lives—in the genes of a ...

Natural predators aren't just fearsome hunters. They are ecosystem architects that sculpt wild landscapes, influence evolution, and captivate human curiosity more than any other animals. Found in ...

The animal kingdom is full of species equipped with formidable weapons and hunting abilities that could easily cause harm, ...

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board, which sets rules for hunting, met Dec. 17 and loosened restrictions on trackers.

A recent report finds that, despite legislation limiting such chemicals, dozens of species are still being poisoned. And we ...

Appearances can be deceiving in the animal kingdom. Some of the most charming creatures harbor hidden dangers beneath their ...

Brigitte Bardot, the French actor, style icon, and animal activist who fixated the world with her insouciant, smoky-eyed ...

Brigitte Bardot, who has died at 91, often said that the hounding she received from the world's press in her years as a sex ...