Sea ice extent is at record, and near record, lows for this time of year in both polar regions, leaving the planet ...

Polar bear mom and cub on sea ice, off the coast of Svalbard, Norway. Only to be used in media surrounding this report. This is not for use in perpetuity. Must credit “Kt Miller / Polar Bears ...

Polar bears are uniquely adapted to survive in one of the harshest environments on Earth. These majestic animals are ...

Pregnant polar bear females usually enter the den in late autumn and remain there throughout the winter. They don't eat ...

As climate change effects become more pronounced, a new report from NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) highlights a chilling reality: Arctic winter sea ice has ...

Tom Rugg, a biology teacher from Chepstow, has written The Polar Bear Song to raise awareness of climate change among children. In an exclusive video diary for the Green Wales season, follow Tom to ...

The great white polar bear is the youngest and largest of the world's bear species — a mighty hunter and fierce defender of its young that's among the world's most vulnerable animals. Two-thirds of ...

Antarctic sea ice has experienced record lows for the past four years, and researchers predict that by 2050, the Arctic Ocean could be ice-free during summer. Polar marine ecologist Dr.

In "Ends of the Earth," Neil Shubin travels north and south to explore the frontiers of polar science and history.

The Arctic Ring of Life, one of the largest polar bear habitats in North America, spans 4 acres and includes a 70-foot-long glass tunnel, an exploration station and an ice cave. The space is also home ...