In the frozen wilderness of the Arctic, human survival historically depended on using every available food source. But one ...

Did you ever wonder how an animal as large as a polar bear or reindeer floats? The answer is hollow hair, a remarkable ...

The changing climate poses a major threat to polar bear survival. But new research suggests that rising temperatures may be ...

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 ...

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 ...

In fact, polar bears do not actually have white fur. No, we aren’t kidding. These fluffy mammals, which survive in the icy ...

Scientists have uncovered the remains of a vast animal community that lived in the European Arctic 75,000 years ago. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. The bones of 46 ...

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 ...

Henry, a beloved member of the Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat, had a blast with a pumpkin nearly as big as he is.

A scientist credited with uncovering reasons for mass species extinctions hundreds of millions of years ago has been awarded ...