Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) are impressively known as the largest of the bear species. However, the walrus is a formidable prey that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Before diving into Arctic temperature waters with the thrilling animal, let’s take a look at a few polar bear facts. The species ...

Bears are a type of mammal that can be found in many parts of the world. From the tiny, silly-looking sun bear to the iconic polar bear, these animals are specially adapted to different environments, ...

Polar bear encounters with humans are a regular concern for scientists and communities near polar bear habitats, but new research is showing the bears' reasons for coming in contact with humans might ...

When many types of fish are available, seals stay longer and dive deeper, even in dangerous areas. This shows that food variety can outweigh fear. In safer areas, seals spend less time diving because ...

MADISON, Wis. -- A new male polar arrived at the Henry Vilas Zoo on Friday. The zoo said Siku is here and thriving in his new environment. Siku is weighing in at just over 1200 pounds. He spent the ...

Currently, there are eight living species of bear around the world: Polar bear, Brown bear, Black bear, Andean (Spectacled) bear, Panda bear, Himalayan (Moon) bear, Sloth bear, Sun bear. Bears are ...

As climate change reshapes Arctic food webs, ringed seals will swim into risky polar bear territory if the menu is varied ...

MADISON (WKOW) -- Henry Vilas Zoo will soon welcome a male polar bear to Madison. The zoo posted on its Facebook page that a polar bear named Siku will be coming to the zoo. He will join Nora and ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- After nearly a decade of living at Lincoln Park Zoo, Siku the polar bear is saying goodbye to Chicago. The zoo announced that the 15-year-old old male polar bear will be moving to a ...