Scientists have quantified how much climate change has driven the population decline of polar bears living in Canada's Hudson ...

The sea ice in the Arctic was the second lowest on record for January last ... The retreating ice also has a major impact on ...

The bears need platforms of ice to reach their prey of ringed and bearded seals. Some sea ice lies over more productive hunting areas than others. Arctic sea ice shrinks during the summer as it ...

A fat polar bear is a bear more likely to thrive in its extreme Arctic environment. So, when scientists discovered polar bear ...

The geographical proximity of the US and Russia to the Arctic Ocean will generate a constant political tremor in the ...

Discover the amazing properties of polar bear fur that repel ice and prevent ice buildup. Learn how their specialized hair ...

University of Toronto Scarborough researchers have directly linked population decline in polar bears living in Western Hudson Bay to shrinking sea ice caused by climate change.

The de-icing properties of polar bear sebum could fuel new innovations, scientists say, potentially unlocking alternatives to ...

This prolonged fasting drains polar bears’ energy reserves, reducing their ability to reproduce and raise cubs. Without ...

Polar bear fur resists ice because of a natural greasy coating called sebum. This helps them move quietly while hunting.

The North Pole was above freezing on Sunday after an extreme winter warming event caused temperatures to climb more than 36 F ...