Antarctica also has sea ice, cold temperatures and seals. So why aren't there polar bears on the southernmost continent? The answer has to do with the evolution and geological history of the Earth.

Polar bears are among the planet's most iconic symbols of cold climate adaptation. They boast a thick layer of blubber, ...

Then the polar bear appears. She’s big, maybe 500 pounds, trailed by a single cub. They’ve just jumped into a lead—a long fissure of open water in the frozen sea. In seconds they’re out of ...

Polar bears have a built-in defense against ice — greasy fur. A team of scientists has discovered that their fur is coated in ...

Researchers monitor the activities of polar bears in the Arctic ... [KOREA POLAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE] Scientists in the Arctic and Antarctica say humans are triggering climate change, warning ...

For many, it comes down to a simple toss-up between the hot ticket animals – the Arctic’s polar bears, walrus, Arctic fox and reindeer versus Antarctica’s penguins, albatross and elephant seals.

This collection of Funky Facts from Go Jetters focuses on Antarctica, the coldest ... Whereas the Arctic Region is the natural home for Polar Bears, the Antarctic is the natural habitat for ...

The de-icing properties of polar bear sebum could fuel new innovations, scientists say, potentially unlocking alternatives to harmful “forever chemicals” used in ice-resistant coatings today ...