Latest about Bears
'Prehistoric' mummified bear discovered in Siberian permafrost isn't what we thought
The bear, unearthed in 2020, was originally assumed to be an extinct cave bear that dated back at least 22,000 years. But a new necropsy reveals it is actually a brown bear that lived 3,500 years ago.
In 'extremely rare' attack, polar bear killed mother and child in Alaska. Now we know why.
A woman and her 1-year-old son were recently mauled to death by a polar bear in an ultra-rare attack in Alaska. A new report sheds some light on why the tragic event occurred.
Move over polar bears, there's another top predator along the Arctic coast
A new study has revealed that certain sea stars rival polar bears as the most prolific predators in coastal Arctic ecosystems.
American black bears are evolving to have cinnamon-colored coats, study finds
For the past 9,000 years, American black bears have slowly been turning red due to a genetic variant.
Everybody Freeze! The Science of the Polar Bear Club
On New Year's Day on Brooklyn, New York's Coney Island beach, the sound of chattering teeth will fill the air, as thousands of people gather for a ceremonial wintry dip in the Atlantic Ocean.
Polar bears forced to dine on 'batteries and dirty nappies' as climate change pushes them inland
Polar bears are flocking to open landfills in the Arctic as climate change diminishes sea ice, a new study suggests.
Secret population of polar bears found living in seemingly impossible habitat
The discovery provides a glimmer of hope for the iconic white bears.
Family of 5 bears found hibernating under Lake Tahoe home
Residents were surprised to discover a family of black bears sleeping beneath their home.
