Polar Bears
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Melting Sea Ice Keeps Hungry Polar Bears on Land
By Tanya Lewis published
Less time on the ice makes it tougher for bears to hunt for food.
Polar Bears' Mysterious Origins Befuddle Scientists
By Tia Ghose published
Studies done on a population of brown bears in Alaska misled people into thinking that polar bears and brown bears diverged recently, researchers say
Polar Bear Trade Ban Rejected
By Megan Gannon published
A proposal to ban the international trade of polar bear pelts and other parts was rejected today.
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.
Polar Bear Scientist Cleared of Misconduct
By Vickie Frantz published
The two-year investigation ends.
Mysterious Polar Bear Death Linked to Zebra Herpes
By Live Science Staff published
A mishmash of two viruses that affect horses killed a polar bear in a German zoo.
Polar Bear Pals Enjoy Frozen Treat
By Live Science Staff published
The polar bear pair at the Highland Wildlife Park got icy treats on a warm day.
New Polar Bear Pals Getting Along Swimmingly
By Live Science Staff published
This shaggy pair can't 'bear' to be separated.
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