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 ...
Polar bears are one of the most important apex predators in the Arctic. Their presence helps to keep the populations of aquatic animals, such as seals and walruses, in check. Were they not there, ...
The rare event marks the 13th known instance of adoption within this well-studied group of polar bears living in the western ...
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 28, 2025) – A new study published in the scientific journal Oikos reveals for the first time the critical role polar bears play as carrion providers for Arctic species. Researchers ...
Researchers say some populations are activating “jumping genes” to survive rising temperatures. It’s both hopeful and ...
Scientists say bears in southern Greenland differ genetically to those in the north, suggesting they could adjust ...