Polar Bears
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Polar Bears Older Than Thought
Posted Thu Apr 19, 2012 02:47 PM ET | 0
DNA analysis shows the bears may have become their own species as far back as 600,000 year ago. Read more
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Why Are Alaska Polar Bears Losing Their Fur?
Posted by Kieran Mulvaney Tue Apr 10, 2012 08:04 AM ET | 0
Are cases of fur loss and skin lesions in polar bears related to a disease affecting seals? Read more
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Incredible Animals of Frozen Planet
Posted Tue Mar 20, 2012 01:30 PM ET | 0
The debut of "Frozen Planet" brought to light the beauty of Earth's polar regions and the animals that inhabit them. Read more
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Can This Baby Polar Bear Save His Species?: Big Pic
Posted Wed Dec 28, 2011 01:19 PM ET | 0
Could Siku the polar bear cub become an ambassador, raising awareness of the plight of his wild Arctic cousins? Read more
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Big Question For 2012: Is the Polar Bear Doomed?
Posted by Kieran Mulvaney Mon Dec 12, 2011 11:28 AM ET | 0
While the 'ice bears' will face some difficulties, the year 2112 may mark the final days for the animals. But, there is some reason to hope. Read more
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Bleeding Glaciers May Fight Warming
Posted by Sarah Simpson Thu Dec 8, 2011 10:30 AM ET | 0
Glacial melt water could help combat global warming, depending on how much and the type of iron it contains and how much of the iron actually gets to parts of the ocean where the nutrient is scarce. Read more
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New Webcam Allows World to Watch Live Polar Bear Migration
Posted Thu Nov 3, 2011 02:55 PM ET | 0
A group of philanthropic and animal welfare organizations have partnered to eventually set up a string of high-definition webcams to capture the migration of more than 1,000 polar bears. Read more
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Animals: Polar Bears Forced to Swim Longer Distances [VIDEO]
Posted Wed Jul 20, 2011 03:00 AM ET | 0
Female polar bears and their cubs are swimming increasingly longer distances causing higher mortality rates for the young bears, a new study finds. Martin Berman reports. Watch video
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Polar Bears Have Irish Lineage
Posted by Emily Sohn Thu Jul 7, 2011 12:01 PM ET | 0
Some 50,000 years ago, modern polar bears split from a population of Irish brown bears. Read more
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Ice Sculpture Raises Polar Bear Plight: Big Pic
Posted Fri Jun 3, 2011 11:21 AM ET | 0
The sculptor hopes to raise awareness about global warming and its effect on polar bears, an endangered species. Read more
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Animals: Polar Bear Cubs in Big Trouble [VIDEO]
Posted Fri May 13, 2011 03:00 AM ET | 0
As sea ice decreases in both coverage, thickness and age, polar bears could have fewer cubs, according to new research. Jorge Ribas reports on the findings from the Arctic. Watch video
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Polar Bear Knut Drowned
Posted Fri Apr 1, 2011 12:03 PM ET | 0
Drowning is declared the official cause of death as thousands protest plans to stuff his body. Read more
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Judge to Hear Arguments on Polar Bear Status
Posted by Kieran Mulvaney Wed Feb 23, 2011 10:48 AM ET | 0
Should polar bears be listed as endangered? The case is before a federal court today. Read more
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Fewer Cubs for Polar Bear Mothers
Posted by Kieran Mulvaney Thu Feb 10, 2011 08:06 AM ET | 0
Disappearing sea ice could mean fewer and fewer polar bear cubs. Read more
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Polar Bear Swims for Nine Days, Pays Heavy Price
Posted by Kieran Mulvaney Wed Jan 26, 2011 01:13 PM ET | 0
Researchers have tracked a polar bear swimming for nine straight days, but losing 20 percent of her body mass, and her young cub, in the process. Read more
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