Polar Bears
Latest about Polar Bears

International Action Can Save the Polar Bear (Op-Ed)
By Bradnee Chambers published
Opinion The polar bear's days are not numbered, if nations continue to act.

Squee! Baby Polar Bear Takes First Steps (Video)
By Megan Gannon published
In this ridiculously cute new video from the Toronto Zoo, a 2-month-old baby polar bear takes his first shaky steps.

Lasers Could Help Protect Polar-Bear Dens from Oil Drilling
By Tia Ghose published
Laser technology known as lidar could be used to track polar-bear dens and, in turn, help shield the dens full of helpless baby polar bears from oil and gas exploration.

Will Grizzly-Polar Bear Hybrid Wake People Up to Changing Climate? (Op-Ed)
By Jeff Nesbit published
Opinion Is existing evidence for a warming climate enough for people to act?

Beagle Sniffs Out Polar Bear Pregnancies
By Megan Gannon published
When other pregnancy tests fall short, a poop-sniffing beagle named Elvis could reveal whether or not a polar bear has one on the way.
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