Resting on a solitary slab of ice floating in the Arctic Ocean, a majestic creature sparkles in the polar summer sunshine.

It's a pretty risky business trying to take a blood sample from a polar bear -- one of the most dangerous predators on the ...

Polar bears were observed with large blocks of ice stuck to their paws. Scientists think it may have resulted from changing rainfall patterns making the ice more likely to stick.

In his new book, "On Thin Ice: The Changing World of the Polar Bear," Ellis examines how this magnificent animal might be saved from extinction.

"Historically, these bears would spend basically most of their year on the sea ice," Atwood said. "Now, upwards of 30% of the population has learned to come ashore during that summer and fall period." ...

In the remote, icy expanse of the Arctic, the survival of a species begins with a remarkable act of resilience and devotion.

Polar bears, unable to thrive on land in Canada's Hudson Bay, are facing greater risk of starvation as Arctic ice melts and they endure longer ice-free seasons, researchers said.

Polar bears don’t have to worry about skipping a wash day. The sebum, or natural oil, on the mammals’ fur helps them survive the harsh Arctic weather by making it hard for ice to stick to them ...

Washing polar bear fur removed its ice resistance, suggesting that the oily coating on the hairs is the key to its properties. This substance, known as sebum, is secreted by glands connected to ...

Polar bears are indigenous to the Arctic and are an ice-dependent species, but the erosion of the Arctic sea ice has been "triggered by global warming," the researchers warned.

Polar bears need all the help they can get to survive their frosty Arctic environment. One of their biggest survival secrets appears to be greasy hair. The sebum –or hair grease–on their fur ...