Polar Bear
These plump polar bears surprised scientists
Deep in polar bear territory: Greenland's eastern fjords
See rare images of polar bear scavenging on a sperm whale
Discover the best of Svalbard on an expedition cruise
Polar bears live on ice—but new conditions are injuring them
Why we may soon see more Arctic hybrids like the pizzly
7 extraordinary photographers share their stories
Bird flu is spreading from pole to pole. Here’s why it matters.
As Arctic sea ice disappears, polar bears will likely starve
See what a year looks like in the fastest-warming place on Earth
Arctic ice is getting thinner— and sea life is suffering
Moment of Play
If you live near polar bears, ‘bear-dar’ could save your life
Learning from an expedition leader
How animal hybrids happen, from ligers to zorses
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