In conservation, the term "flagship species" is used to refer to animals that represent something bigger, like an entire ecosystem. For example, the polar bear represents the Arctic, sea turtles serve ...

Since WCCO first visited Churchill in 1993, the polar bear population here has been cut in half, according to estimates ...

Kimberly Aiken is living her dream as she works for the sustainable development of the Arctic region, including the protection of the environment, economy and health of indigenous people and Arctic ...

Its Wednesday, April 9 and the Marlins (5-6) are in Queens looking to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Mets (8-3). Max Meyer ...

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The Trump administration appears to be leaving no stone unturned with its sweeping tariffs around the globe, from rocky outcrops home to polar bears in the Arctic to tiny tropical islands to a ...

Siku, a polar bear at Lincoln Park Zoo, developed allergies to various substances including human hair dander (Credit: Lincoln Park Zoo) It may be that zoo animals are so well cared for they ...

MCKEES ROCKS, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A man from McKees Rocks was arrested and is facing charges after an investigation led to the discovery of multiple guns found stuff inside an oversized teddy ...

What would you do if you encountered a polar bear in the wild? Polar bears are the largest bear species on Earth. Adult females usually weigh between 400 and 700 pounds, but some can reach up to ...

Joining him are a trio of other polar exploration enthusiasts: Norwegian film director Jannicke Mikkelsen, Germany-based robotics researcher Rabea Rogge and Australian adventurer Eric Philips.

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.