We were camped in the Northwest Territories conducting research when our camp dog started barking. Then the polar bear ...

The polar bears at the Buffalo Zoo are kept comfortable in the hottest months of the year with climate controlled habitats and always-cool swimming pools.

Bears hold endless fascination for people—they’re huge, and intelligent, and they look oh so cuddly. It’s easy to imagine ...

Throughout their long history, Qimmit have remained working dogs–still almost exclusively bred by mushers to pull sleds for ...

A new study in Science uses ancient and modern DNA to tell the Qimmeq’s story. It’s a story not just about dogs, but also ...

P olar bears are the Arctic's ultimate survivors, perfectly adapted to one of the harshest environments on Earth. With thick fur, powerful paws, and incredible hunting skills, these majestic creatures ...

The most prevalent colors of animals in nature are brown, black, and gray. These colors are important for protection and visual communication. Brown helps wild animals camouflage themselves as they ...

TUCKING into her cheese sandwich, Catherine de Noire keeps an eye on the clock. It’s just gone midday and she’s expecting the ...

Enjoying these sizzling summer days? Imagine if you were the lone polar bear at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium. Actually, zoo ...

Despite a warming climate, bone-chilling winter cold can grip parts of the U.S. In a study appearing in Science Advances, ...

Black bears are skilled anglers, moving with surprising stealth and grace before striking at an unsuspecting fish.