Polar bear encounters with humans are a regular concern for scientists and communities near polar bear habitats, but new research is showing the bears' reasons for coming in contact with humans might ...

A sneak peak of a new episode of National Geographic's Incredible Animal Journeys shows two polar bear cubs exploring the outdoors for the first time Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has ...

From polar bears and Arctic foxes to seals and snowy owls, the Arctic supports a remarkable range of wildlife built for survival in extreme conditions. Thick fur, layered blubber, and seasonal ...

If we were to list some of the most common animals, we might think of sharks, foxes, or dolphins. However, the world has ...

Rapid changes in Arctic temperatures are influencing animal reproductive behavior. A University of Alaska Fairbanks scientist published a study in the current edition of Science magazine, building on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Reindeer covered with snow during the arctic winter. Reindeer Farm near Pyha in Finland north of the polar circle.© Danita ...

A polar bear rests in a field on Barter Island in 2016. Polar bears in the Southern Beaufort Sea population are spending more time on land as sea ice diminishes, and studies indicate that they are ...

Kiska the polar bear has been a charismatic character at the Albuquerque BioPark since 1997, wowing visitors with his white coat, huge paws and playful demeanor. Zoo-goers celebrated their bear for ...

Dramatic landscapes and rich biodiversity characterize Alaska’s unique environment. Alaska is the only US state with territory north of the Arctic Circle. Its extraordinary position results in a ...

A wide variety of Arctic animals, including polar bears, are being exposed to a tick-borne pathogen normally associated with rabbits and hares, a newly published study said. The findings are intended ...