Panda bears poop 40 times per day. When they're first born, bear cubs weigh less than 2 pounds (0.9 kg). Bears that snack on ...

In the Arctic, polar bears are equally at home swimming in the frigid waters or galloping across fields of ice and snow. When they emerge from the water, their fur temperature drops to nearly that of ...

At one time in the city’s history, you hopped on a streetcar to travel. Today, starting at 3 p.m., all streets going south ...

While the bears enjoy soaking up the sun, warmer weather triggers several physiological changes. Baxendell explained polar bears have a two-layered coat — a woolly under layer they begin shedding as ...

Two polar bear sisters arrived at Tallinn Zoo on Wednesday and are quickly adjusting to their new home. Chief veterinarian ...

Polar bear fur holds a surprising secret that could change the way industries tackle ice buildup. Researchers have identified a unique property in its oily coating that prevents ice from sticking ...

Two males—named Romulus and Remus, for the mythical brothers suckled by a she-wolf before founding ancient Rome—were born six ...

Edina Delic, from Dublin, spoke with Metro about the conditions in China's oldest public zoo in the Xicheng District, that ...

Researchers have found cold-water acclimation affects cellular function, upregulating protective mechanisms that could ...

Bears are a type of mammal that can be found in many parts of the world. From the tiny, silly-looking sun bear to the iconic polar bear, these animals are specially adapted to different ...

Finding creature comforts in Africa, exploring the Galapagos and travelling to the ends of the earth, Simon Calder shares his ...