You probably know polar bears as the big white animals roaming the Arctic, but there’s a lot about them that doesn’t make it into the usual stories. They deal with extreme cold, hunt in ways no other ...

Bears hold endless fascination for people—they’re huge, and intelligent, and they look oh so cuddly. It’s easy to imagine ...

The polar bears at the Buffalo Zoo are kept comfortable in the hottest months of the year with climate controlled habitats and always-cool swimming pools.

The most prevalent colors of animals in nature are brown, black, and grey. These colors are important for protection and ...

Bird flu fears have focused on the poultry and dairy industries and human health. But wild animals are threatened, too—at ...

The virus, which scientists call H5N1, has spread like wildfire around the globe in recent years, surprising and horrifying ...

"One of my crew, an old salty dog who sailed on boats all over the Pacific, said he’d never seen anything like it..." ...

Black bears are skilled anglers, moving with surprising stealth and grace before striking at an unsuspecting fish.

Discover the world’s largest bear species, from polar giants to grizzlies. Explore their impressive sizes, habitats, and fascinating traits in this wild countdown.

Black bear sightings have increased in Ohio, according to state data. Now wildlife officials are studying their population growth in the state.

Black bear in Wooster: What to do if you see one How many black bears are in Ohio? A protected species in Ohio, black bears were considered gone from the state by the 1850s, per ODNR, due to ...