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

The mechanism involves atmospheric waves that bounce between the upper atmosphere and ground level, amplifying weather patterns and making them more extreme. Scientists call this “stratospheric wave ...

As the summer heat intensifies, zoos across the U.S. are implementing their cooling plans to ensure animals remain safe and healthy.

"That’s the last thing that we want to do." Officials issue warning after observing behavior shift in beloved bears: 'Just ...

The largest tract of public land in the United States is a wild expanse of tundra and wetlands stretching across nearly 23 million acres of northern Alaska. It’s called the National Petroleum Reserve ...

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.

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

Polar bears put on most of their fat reserves between late April and mid-July. An average polar bear can consume 4.4 pounds of fat a day (2 kg of fat a day). Why not eat the meat?

When you think of scary animals, what comes to mind? Maybe lions, hippos or snakes? But you might be surprised to know that ...

The curated articles reveal an increase in bear encounters in Missouri due to the state’s rising bear population. All articles discuss the importance of understanding bear behavior and adopting ...