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 ...

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 ...

Researchers from the University of Toronto have established a direct link between the population decline in polar bears living in Western Hudson Bay and shrinking sea ice caused by climate change. The ...

The Mets already stole the offseason show — and a gigantic piece from the Yankees — by landing premier free agent Juan Soto earlier this winter. It looks all but certain now that there will be ...

Canada's newest $1 coin, featuring an adorable polar bear cub, will delight collectors and nature lovers alike. The Royal Canadian Mint is selling a 2025 Baby Gift Card set. The set includes five ...

Victoria is the oldest of four polar bears kept at the Highland Wildlife Park in the Cairngorms National Park. At the grand old age of 28 her keepers say she has reached the stage in her life when ...

There's something about polar bears that's always puzzled the people who study them. How do they seem to repel snow? The animals spend their lives in cold climates, sometimes rolling around in ...

The 19th annual Polar Bear Plunge at Wildwood raised $355,000 for Special Olympics New Jersey, organizers said. It has 1,056 registered plungers, with many participating as teams. Elizabeth ...

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 ...

Fulton County Sheriff's Office Donald Trump's new official White House portrait bears a striking resemblance to his historic mug shot taken in August 2023. The president-elect's transition team ...

Sea ice is critical habitat for a variety of animals, including polar bears, seals, and penguins. In addition to having effects on wildlife, declining sea ice accelerates the rate of ocean warming.