Girl wondered what would happen if she touched her tongue to a frozen pole. Eli Esch, right, and his father Tom enjoy the snow fort and igloo they built over the last few weeks, on Jan. 6, 2014 in ...

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, ...

Outside, the temperature hung around 40 degrees under overcast skies, but spirits among the participants were upbeat.

For polar bears living in zoos, far from their native climes, a little taste of home can be just what the doctor—sorry, veterinarian—ordered. That was certainly the case for this polar bear, who makes ...

Many species around the world are affected by climate change, but the polar bear is perhaps the most visible representation of change. A polar bear stranded on a melting iceberg has become a symbol of ...

Researchers have tracked how the mother, who also has a biological cub, has taken in a second young bear in a rarely documented case.

Polar bears are among the most powerful predators in the world, and while encounters are rare, they can be deadly. These massive animals are curious, intelligent, and capable of moving much faster ...

A photographer in Manitoba captured a rare sight on camera while tracking polar bears in November: a mother bear walking with a cub that was not biologically hers. Dave Sandford spotted this unique ...

The increase in bears in the town is thought to be caused by climate change. — -- Polar bears are an enduring symbol of the wild arctic, a mighty beast that has made its home in punishing ...