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.

Kieran McIver / Polar Bears International) Polar bears' greasy fur oil helps them repel ice, researchers say — and it may hold the key to helping humanity ditch harmful forever chemicals.

DULUTH — Nearly 700 people spent a mid-February Saturday making a splash at Park Point for the annual Duluth Polar Bear Plunge. The event, which is in its 23rd year, raises money to support ...

Polar bears might be greasier than widely believed. The bears’ greasy fur is the secret to the popular species’ survival in one of Earth’s most punishing climates. The grease, also known as ...

Patience: A polar bear still-hunting on the sea ice of Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada. (Courtesy: Jenny E Ross) In the teeth of the Arctic winter, polar-bear fur always remains free of ice – but how?

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 ...

A Pokemon fan created adorable teddy bear-inspired versions of Eevee and ... and Eevee and its evolutions are among the most popular picks for fan art. Eevee is one of the most well-known Pokemon ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Some of 2461 polar swimmers get out of the water after breaking a world record for the largest polar bear ...

Feb. 24 (UPI) --A pair of Kodiak bears living at a Wisconsin zoo celebrated their 10th birthday with a party themed after a favorite activity among humans in their age group: Minecraft.

Time is Running Out for Polar Bears! Scientists warn that polar bear numbers could decline by 30% by 2050 due to melting sea ice and climate change. Urgent action is needed to protect their Arctic ...