Bears are a type of mammal that can be found in many parts of the world. From the tiny, silly-looking sun bear to the iconic polar bear, these animals are specially adapted to different environments, ...

What do the phrases “reflective coat,” “largest land carnivore in the world” and “endangered species” have in common? They all have to do with polar bears! Their Latin name, Ursus maritimus, means sea ...

Throughout the past 70 years, there's been one person, or bear rather, who has been responsible for educating the world about the dangers of forest fires. Smokey the Bear, the beloved spokesperson for ...

Polar bears are very beautiful, powerful creatures. But did you also know that they are incredibly playful? They just love to run around and chase their toys. Their exuberance is so great that it’s ...

Drone footage by photographer Vadim Makhorov shows the polar bears looking out windows and relaxing on porches AP Photo/Vadim Makhorov A group of polar bears recently moved into an abandoned research ...