Polar bears are actually getting healthier despite shrinking sea ice, scientists have discovered in an unexpected finding.

The finding offers a small window of hope for a polar bear population vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

A population of bears in Norway’s Arctic is confounding scientists’ expectations, getting fatter and healthier even as the sea ice melts rapidly.

In a warming world, the polar bear has become the unofficial mascot of ecological collapse. We’ve all seen the photos of ...

When it comes to Arctic apex predators, the polar bear is the first animal that typically comes to mind. It’s a top predator, feasting on seals and occasionally other sea mammals. Its hunting skills ...

Polar bears need fat to survive the harsh Arctic cold; that’s why they eat blubbery seals. Seals, meanwhile, need ice to rest ...

Ice melt could be temporarily helping polar bears hunt more efficiently, but scientists say it may soon hinder populations. View on euronews ...

Seals favored by Svalbard bears are becoming easier to hunt as ice declines, a study found. But researchers say the situation may be temporary.

Imagine being stranded without a reliable path to your dinner - that’s the reality for the iconic Polar Bear as its frozen hunting ground disappears beneath its paws. These bears rely almost entirely ...