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 ...

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

Ice is not quiet. Standing at the Ilulissat Icefjord in Greenland under a midnight sun, a clash of titans got underway: “Snap ...

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

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 ...

Tucked in the Barents Sea, over 1,000 kilometres from mainland Norway, lies the remote Arctic archipelago of Svalbard. Known ...

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

The strength and smarts it takes to be successful when food is hard to come by can become a little problematic when humans ...

Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, and others. This region is vital for global climate balance, known for its unique environment and wildlife, but faces significant challenges from climate change.

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