Polar Bears
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In Warming Climate, Geese & Polar Bears Strike a Balance
By Stephanie Pappas published
Amid climate change, geese and bears could strike a balance.
Polar Bears Evolved Just 150,000 Years Ago
By Clara Moskowitz published
DNA from a recently discovered polar bear jawbone revealed that the Arctic species first originated about 150,000 years ago.
Polar Bears Forced to Land and Water
By Live Science Staff published
Polar bears are shifting their habitat from sea ice to land as Arctic sea ice loss increases, according to a 27-year study.
Goose Eggs Could Save Polar Bears
By Live Science Staff published
A new study finds that a rebounding goose population could provide eggs to feed some polar bears whose icy habitat is melting.
Boot Knut? Berlin's Star Polar Bear Faces Eviction
By Matt Moore, William Peacock published
Knut, turning 2 years old tomorrow, has gotten too big for his enclosure.
Scientists Flee Landlocked Polar Bear at Arctic Camp
By Live Science Staff published
Scientists studying effects of climate change evacuate camp to avoid polar bear.
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