Latest about Polar Bears
Why aren't there polar bears in Antarctica?
Polar bears evolved during a time when the North and South poles were not connected by ice or land, so they stayed at the North Pole.
See first-ever photos of polar bears playing house in the Russian Arctic
A wildlife photographer recently captured images of polar bears like you've never seen them before: living in abandoned buildings in the Russian Arctic.
Polar bear parts are being smuggled around the world
Hundreds of bear parts and their derivatives, such as bile, have been smuggled into Australia and New Zealand since 2007, including polar bears.
Polar bears could vanish by the end of the century, scientists predict
If the ice disappeared during the summer, many creatures that rely on it would be driven to extinction, scientists warn.
Polar bears bash walrus skulls with boulders and ice blocks, study suggests
Do polar bears throw rocks at walruses' heads to stun and kill them, as centuries of anecdotes suggest? They might, scientists say.
Polar bears: The largest land carnivores
Polar bears are the largest bear species and are supremely adapted to their Arctic habitat, whether they are prowling the ice or swimming in the sea.
Polar bear photos: Stunning shots capture Earth's icons of climate change
On International Polar Bear Day, let's celebrate the largest of the bear species with these magnificent polar bear photos.
52 Polar Bears 'Invade' a Russian Town to Eat Garbage Instead of Starve to Death
As climate change destroys their hunting grounds, some bears eat garbage to survive.
