Polar bears are more than hunters as their leftovers feed many Arctic animals, forming a vital food web threatened by melting sea ice.

Polar bears, the iconic creatures of the Arctic, have a role that extends beyond their status as apex predators. They are ...

When a polar bear kills its prey, it’s not the only one who gets to reap the bloody benefits. Many of nature’s apex predators guard their dinner from scavengers until they’ve gobbled up every last ...

A new study published in the journal Oikos reveals for the first time the critical role polar bears play as carrion providers for Arctic species. Researchers from University of Manitoba and San Diego ...

At the edge of the Arctic in northern Canada, the annual migration of polar bears draws tourists, photographers, and scientists like Geoff York. Buggies traverse the frozen terrain, bringing tourists ...

Penguins and polar bears do not share icy landscapes. Penguins evolved in the Southern Hemisphere, adapting to cold waters and abundant food. Warm eq ...

Climate change in Earth's polar regions is emerging as an underrecognized driver of global health risks, with consequences ...

Embedded in the sea ice of the arctic are creatures so small, you can't see them with the naked eye. These microalgae convert energy from sunlight into fuel. The arctic ecosystem depends on them. In ...