Polar bear encounters with people are rare, but they can happen to people who live in, work in, or visit the Arctic. Here's how to stay safe.

Polar bears lose sea ice due to climate change, forcing them to fast longer and lose body fat, leading to emaciation. The photos sparked debate over narrative and accuracy, with experts urging caution ...

Across the Arctic, one bear stands apart from all the others, not just in size but in how it looks at us. While most large carnivores treat people as a threat to avoid, this predator is one of the few ...

Ayesha Rascoe talks with B.J. Kirschhoffer of Polar Bears International about "bear-dar," a new technology that could help reduce polar bear... 'Bear-dar' might help humans keep their distance from ...

These stunning photos include a polar bear in a Chinese zoo, a teen in Zambia facing an uncertain future, Mongolian kids ...

He’s fully grown, a mature male, and we still expect to celebrate many more birthdays with him,' says official ...

On a trip to the arctic town of Churchill, Manitoba, I joined the trend of taking trips to see threatened places and animals ...

By studying the natural world, scientists find blueprints for innovations that can improve human lives—in the genes of a ...

Polar bears are very beautiful, powerful creatures. But did you also know that they are incredibly playful? They just love to run around and chase their toys. Their exuberance is so great that it’s ...

In the eyes of a human being, a polar bear looks white, particularly in the snowy and icy Arctic environment. This visual ...