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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.

Polar Bear Video Shows Dark Side of Drinking Soda Will It Change Habits?
By Rachael Rettner published
A new public health campaign video featuring soda-drinking polar bears is well intended, but may not change behaviors.
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