The San Diego Zoo has responded to a viral video of a polar bear that was drooling, panting, and appeared lethargic in its enclosure. The reason why might be surprising.

A video captured a polar bear charging at a person in Norway's Svalbard archipelago, forcing them to drop their gun and race away on a snowmobile.

A female polar bear will be transferred to the Detroit Zoo as part of a species breeding recommendation.

TOLEDO, Ohio — The Toledo Zoo is shipping its 26-year-old female polar bear Crystal with a new boo from St. Louis as part of a conservation effort for the species. The zoo has welcomed the 12 ...

ST. LOUIS — Kali, the polar bear often voted the favorite or best animal at the St. Louis Zoo, has been shipped out of town.

The Saint Louis Zoo announced Wednesday that they have exchanged one of their long-time resident polar bears for two young polar bear twins from Toledo.

Advances in monitoring polar bear mothers and cubs gives insights into denning behaviour and vulnerabilities.

New research finds grease that coats polar bear fur contains a specialized mixture of chemicals that make it resistant to freezing.

Plungers ran into the cold Chesapeake Bay this weekend marking the 29th annual Special Olympics Maryland Polar Bear Plunge. Check out photos from the cold event.

Scientists have quantified how much climate change has driven the population decline of polar bears living in Canada's Hudson Bay.

Polar Bear Plunge at Chesapeake Bay supports Special Olympics Maryland Polar Bear Plunge weekend takes place from Jan. 29 through Feb. 1 ...

People plunge into freezing Lake Michigan during Chicago Polar Bear Club 24th annual Polar Plunge event at Oak Street Beach on Jan. 25, 2025. The event was sold out after selling 1,000 tickets.