For nearly a decade, researchers have gathered camera footage from outside the dens of female polar bears and their cubs on Svalbard, shedding light on the behaviors linked to denning.

Polar bear mom and cub on sea ice, off the coast of Svalbard, Norway. Credit: Kt Miller / Polar Bears International Remote cameras were deployed in the Arctic mountains across nearly a decade; ...

Researchers used advanced chemical simulations to reveal that specific lipids in polar bear fur reduce ice adhesion. These findings could lead to game-changing anti-icing technologies in ...

Polar bears are born about as pathetic as humans, and the den protects them from the frigid weather as they grow 20 times their size in just a few months of nursing.

Polar bear cubs have been filmed emerging from their dens for the first time. The extremely rare footage was captured by remote cameras deployed in the Arctic mountains for nearly a decade. The ...

Nature is full of surprises, and occasionally, we come across moments that leave us in awe. In a recent video that has captured the hearts of many, a polar bear seems to be seeking assistance, ...

For the first time, researchers have used satellite collar data alongside specialized cameras to observe maternal denning in polar bears. This stage, when mothers give birth and remain in dens with ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — The Toledo Zoo is shipping its 26-year-old female polar bear Crystal with a new boo from St. Louis as part of a conservation effort for the species. The zoo has welcomed the 12 ...

0:35 International Polar Bear Day at Assiniboine Park Zoo Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park Zoo already has a heavy focus on polar bears, thanks to the acclaimed ‘Journey To Churchill’ exhibit ...

Why are polar bears important? Polar bears are at the top of the food chain. They play an integral part of the Arctic ecosystem and have an important role in the overall health of the marine ...