Sea Ice

climate-change

Images of a sad polar bear have become shorthand for climate change impacts on the Arctic. In this evergreen explainer, we clarify what makes polar bears vulnerable, how sea‑i...

wildlife-behavior

Polar bears rely on concealment for thermoregulation, energy conservation, successful hunting, and protection. Their white to cream fur and still posture help them merge with se...

awareness-days

Polar Bear Day is observed annually to highlight the challenges facing polar bears and the importance of protecting their sea-ice habitat. The date is typically set in the late...

Animals/Wildlife

Observing a skinny polar bear often raises immediate concern, but body condition in polar bears is best understood as a variable trait shaped by age, season, sex, and population...