Can you tell the difference? Polar bears, Kermode bears and grizzly bears all have physical characteristics that are specific to their (sub)species and cannot be confused with each other… Right? Photos (from left to right): Julia Hager / Jackmont –...
Photo: Michael Wenger Polar bears have long served as a symbol of climate change for obvious reasons. Not only is the polar bear a beautiful, charismatic animal, but the link between polar bears and melting sea ice is an easy and poignant concept to grasp. As a...
A polar bear with her two young cubs. Females generally spend six months in a den with their young, still unable to survive the elements outside. Months of great vulnerability for the mother and her babies. Image: Michael Wenger Scientists have tested new radar...
In a garbage dump in Chukotka, Russia, polar bears rummage through the remains of human civilization in search of food. (Photo: Pikabu) No area is more affected by climate change and global warming than the Arctic. This has serious effects on fauna and flora. The...
