Polar Bears
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Only Climate Action Can Save Polar Bears
By Margaret Williams published
An occasional dolphin kill won't be enough to sustain polar bears as global climate continues to warm.
In Photos: Polar Bears Eat Dolphins Trapped in Ice
By Jeanna Bryner published
For the first time, scientists have reported polar bears preying on white-beaked dolphins in Svalbard. Check out these stunning photos of the bears and their dolphin meals on an icy island.
Hunting on Land Can't Help a Hungry Polar Bear
By Becky Oskin published
Even though some polar bears are hunting on land more often in areas hit by shrinking Arctic sea ice, a diet of bird eggs and berries can't sustain these huge animals, a new study finds.
Animal Sex: How Polar Bears Do It
By Joseph Castro published
Polar bear sex involves long-distance tracking, fierce battles and lengthy copulation.
Amazing Video Captures Polar Bear's Point of View
By Becky Oskin published
An amazing new video shows Arctic life from a polar bear's point of view.
Canadian Polar Bear Hunt Continues, Despite Extinction Threat (Op-Ed)
By Zak Smith published
Canada's trade in polar bear skins is driving international concern, and scrutiny.
How Polar Bears Survive on 'Heart Attack' Diet
By Tanya Lewis published
If humans ate the same fatty foods as polar bears, they would have heart attacks. But a new study reveals how these magnificent Arctic beasts survive on such a specialized diet.
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