It's well known that polar bears are the top predator in the Arctic, each one killing a seal every three to five days.What ...

Polar bears are one of the most important apex predators in the Arctic. Their presence helps to keep the populations of aquatic animals, such as seals and walruses, in check. Were they not there, ...

Polar bears have come to be known as climate change's ultimate victim, but in some places, they're still a menace to humans. Ariadne Van Zandbergen / Alamy This article is from Hakai Magazine, an ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has estimated that there have been sharp declines in Alaska's polar bear population. Alaska polar bears face serious threats because of rising global temperatures ...

This celestial chart from 1687 is one of many illustrations from books, charts, and maps showing artists’ imaginings of polar bears. Barry Lawrence Ruderman Antique Maps Inc. This article is from ...