In the frigid Arctic, polar bear mothers and their cubs emerge each spring from snow dens that have sheltered them through ...

A team of scientists led by the University of Toronto's Louise Archer is shedding light on one of the most important yet ...

Past research has established that polar bear cubs’ odds of survival are impacted by how long their mothers spend denning.

A team of scientists led by the University of Toronto's Louise Archer is shedding light on one of the most important yet ...

In a new study, researchers used remote cameras and data from GPS tracking collars to learn more about this vulnerable period ...

For nearly a decade, researchers have gathered camera footage from outside the dens of female polar bears and their cubs on Svalbard, shedding light on the behaviors linked to denning.

"Polar bear mothers are having increasing difficulties reproducing due to climate-driven changes, and are likely to face further challenges with the expansion of the human footprint in the Arctic. “We ...

Dr Archer says: 'Polar bear mothers are having increasing difficulties reproducing due to climate-driven changes, and are likely to face further challenges with the expansion of the human ...

A polar bear’s life is a never-ending battle against the elements from the moment they are born in hidden snow dens to the ...

Polar bears, scientifically known as Ursus maritimus, are the largest bear species in the world. Not only that, but they are the largest land carnivores on Earth. They are known for their massive size ...

This is mainly because their ranges do not overlap with areas suitable for human use. However, they are extremely vulnerable. Polar bears are the largest bear in the world and are the Arctic’s top ...