The polar bear is the largest carnivorous land mammal and the largest species of bear. A fully grown male can weigh up to 1,500 pounds and stand almost 10 feet tall on its hind legs! Females are ...

From starring in Coca-Cola ads to becoming the poster child for climate change, the polar bear is quite the high-profile species. Ursus maritimus is a fascinating animal that roams across the ...

Because they spend most of their lives on the sea ice of the Arctic Ocean depending on the ocean for their food and habitat, polar bears are the only bear species to be considered marine mammals.

In honor of National Polar Bear Week, here are some fun facts and a cool experiment to help you learn more about the polar bear. Did you know? 1. Polar bears live in the Arctic, along coastal ...

From the tiny, silly-looking sun bear to the iconic polar bear, these animals are specially adapted to different environments, including forests, mountains, icy tundra, deserts and swamps.

A polar bear accidentally killed another polar bear ... of his passing and we will provide updates as soon as we have more information. The Animal Care, Health & Welfare team will be closely ...

An albino grizzly bear was sent to the Arctic multiple times after being mistaken for a polar bear. Rating: False (About this rating?) To many people, Joey might just be the "unluckiest bear in ...

Belly flops, play bites and dunks! Polar bears Nora and Amelia Grey frolicked in the pool at Polar Passage on a sunny day.

Here are some fun facts and a cool experiment to help you learn more about the polar bear. Did you know? 1. Polar bears live in the Arctic, along coastal waters at the very top of the planet.