You probably know polar bears as the big white animals roaming the Arctic, but there’s a lot about them that doesn’t make it ...

On average, a male polar bear will weigh between 600 and 1200 pounds, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. However, some can reach up to 1700 pounds. A female polar bear is smaller ...

Don't worry too much about getting eaten by one, though—a 2017 study found that during the past 144 years, there have only been 20 fatal polar bear attacks in all of the five countries that have ...

Luckily, with the natural oil their body secretes, the polar bears are not only able to withstand freezing, but they are also able to slide quietly over the ice so that they can stalk seals ...

Spotting polar-grizzly bear hybrids in the wild can be tricky. This polar bear's darker face and body shape might lead some to think it's a hybrid, but only genetic testing can say for sure.

You’ll notice a faint outline of the polar bear’s head and body blending into the snow. Its subtle presence is what makes this illusion so clever. Image: Jagran Josh ...

That sunlight is then absorbed by the polar bear’s black skin, helping its body capture as much warmth as possible, with the fur then pulling double-duty as an excellent insulator.

It’s not easy to swim 175 km (109 mi.) when you’re starving to death. It’s not easy either to try to survive when you’re shedding body weight at a rate of 1 kg (2.2 lbs.) a day. And it ...

Tracking polar bears during their most secretive stage of life Date: March 6, 2025 Source: University of Toronto Summary: Researchers have combined satellite collar data with specialized cameras ...