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'Pizzly' bear hybrids are spreading across the Arctic thanks to climate change
By Ben Turner published
The hybrids may have an advantage over polar bears because their jaws enable them to eat a more diverse range of foods.

Mysterious brain infection makes bears act 'like friendly dogs'
By Harry Baker published
A mysterious disease affecting young Californian black bears is causing them to become fearless when interacting with humans and is preventing them from developing properly.

Mama and baby bear shot to death aboard Russian nuclear submarine
By Brandon Specktor published
A mother bear and her cub were shot and killed by Russian hunters after boarding a docked nuclear submarine in Kamchatka.

It's time to vote for the chonkiest bear in Katmai National Park
By Stephanie Pappas published
It’s Fat Bear Week at the Brooks River in Alaska.

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.
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