A polar bear cub was captured playfully snuggling its mom in Canada, heartwarming video shows.

Can a song from Wales help the polar bears? It's not only the polar bears who are confused by some of the science behind global warming. Here is a quick guide to some of the terms used in the song.

Polar bears need all the help they can get to survive their frosty Arctic environment. One of their biggest survival secrets appears to be greasy hair. The sebum–or hair grease–on their fur ...

Plungers ran into the cold Chesapeake Bay on Saturday, Feb. 1, marking the 29th annual Special Olympics Maryland Polar Bear Plunge. The fundraising event, in which individuals pledge $100 or more ...

Nano-physicist Bodil Holst's interest in polar bear fur began while she was watching a German quiz show. "I learned that ...

The de-icing properties of polar bear sebum could fuel new innovations, scientists say, potentially unlocking alternatives to harmful “forever chemicals” used in ice-resistant coatings today ...

Wildlife is abundant in this remote and fragile area, and we were looking for seals and polar bears. NGM Maps When we anchored the boat at the fjord ice, we spotted several seals resting on the ...