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During Fat Bear Week, bears compete in a battle of the bulge
By Mindy Weisberger published
Who will be the chonkiest bear of all? As bears in Alaska's Katmai National Park bulk up for winter, rangers invite the public to select one thicc beauty as the favored fattest.
Cave bear mummy discovered in Siberia still has its internal organs, fur and black nose
By Laura Geggel published
An ancient cave bear adult and cub mummy have been found in the melting permafrost of Siberia.
Did men's beards evolve to absorb a punch to the jaw?
By Mindy Weisberger published
Thick facial hair could cushion the face and jaw, lending protection against punches, kicks and other combat blows.
Why do some men have red beards, but not red hair?
By Benjamin Plackett published
It all boils down to genetics.
Polar bear photos: Stunning shots capture Earth's icons of climate change
By Jeanna Bryner published
On International Polar Bear Day, let's celebrate the largest of the bear species with these magnificent polar bear photos.
Fugitive Bear Escapes Jail Cell, Scales 3 Electric Fences and Is Now on the Run
By Isobel Whitcomb published
Run, bear, run!
Ice Age Bear and Wolf-Like Creature Found in Underwater Mexican Cave
By Laura Geggel published
Divers excavating an underwater cave in Mexico have discovered the bones of giant meat eaters that lived there during the last ice age, a new study reported.
Giant Pandas: Facts About the Charismatic Black and White Bears
By Alina Bradford published
Giant pandas, known for their distinctive markings and playful personalities, are considered China's national treasure.
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