Polar Bears
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Lasers Could Help Protect Polar-Bear Dens from Oil Drilling
By Tia Ghose published
Laser technology known as lidar could be used to track polar-bear dens and, in turn, help shield the dens full of helpless baby polar bears from oil and gas exploration.
Will Grizzly-Polar Bear Hybrid Wake People Up to Changing Climate? (Op-Ed)
By Jeff Nesbit published
Is existing evidence for a warming climate enough for people to act?
Beagle Sniffs Out Polar Bear Pregnancies
By Megan Gannon published
When other pregnancy tests fall short, a poop-sniffing beagle named Elvis could reveal whether or not a polar bear has one on the way.
Polar Bear Video Shows Dark Side of Drinking Soda Will It Change Habits?
By Rachael Rettner published
A new public health campaign video featuring soda-drinking polar bears is well intended, but may not change behaviors.
Orphaned Polar Bear Arrives in NY
By Live Science Staff published
Two months after being rescued in Alaska, Kali the polar bear cub reached his new home at the Buffalo Zoo.
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