Arctic temperatures are rising nearly four times faster than those in the rest of the world, resulting in the loss of sea ice there. Yet, one group of polar bears—which rely on sea ice to hunt their ...

Polar bears in Svalbard are better off than researchers anticipated.

Sat, February 7, 2026 at 3:30 PM UTC Polar bears rely on sea ice as a platform for hunting seals, which provide the fat and energy they need to survive. When ice covers the ocean, bears wait near seal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Not all polar bear populations are declining as a result of sea ice loss, according to new research. Polar bears that live along ...

Last year, right around my birthday, I took a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains for the first time. My day began with a hike on a quiet trail, breathing in the crisp mountain air, when I heard the ...

In a warming world, the polar bear has become the unofficial mascot of ecological collapse. We’ve all seen the photos of these majestic predators reduced to skin and bone, clinging to ever-shrinking ...

Polar bears are the poster children of climate change—and for good reason. These giant bears hunt, mate and spend their days hanging out on Arctic sea ice, which is rapidly disappearing as the climate ...

Polar bears are in better physical health than 25 years ago - despite sea ice losses, reveals new research. The well-being of the iconic white mammals living around the Norwegian island of Svalbard ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Three polar bear cubs gather around their tranquilized mother. She had a litter of three cubs (an unusual brood size) and the ...