Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Polar Bear Capital of the World sounds like a prime spot to observe the animals, and researchers who did just that came away ...

Polar bear paws have specialized adaptations that allow them to walk on ice and swim in the frigid Arctic water.

Did you know? Polar bears aren’t technically white, their clear, hollow fur and black skin create a brilliant white illusion ...

A polar bear rests in a field on Barter Island in 2016. Polar bears in the Southern Beaufort Sea population are spending more time on land as sea ice diminishes, and studies indicate that they are ...

Polar bears, the iconic creatures of the Arctic, have a role that extends beyond their status as apex predators. They are vital contributors to the Arctic ecosystem, providing millions of kilograms of ...

Rapid changes in Arctic temperatures are influencing animal reproductive behavior. A University of Alaska Fairbanks scientist published a study in the current edition of Science magazine, building on ...

Scientists have found a way of capturing DNA from snow tracks — a promising non-invasive method of monitoring elusive animals like polar bears Polar bears are icons of the Arctic, elusive and ...

Population assessments have revealed that polar bears in Greenland are suffering from crippling wounds on their paws due to wet snow that gets stuck to the pads and freezes into blocks. When you ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Reindeer covered with snow during the arctic winter. Reindeer Farm near Pyha in Finland north of the polar circle.© Danita ...

More than 300 ostriches have been threatened with destruction in eastern British Columbia after avian flu was detected in the flock. The birds' owners have argued this is a case of "unjust ...