Looking at a polar bear, you'd probably assume its fur is white, but you'd be wrong, as it's really just an interesting trick the light plays.

The polar bear’s fur is its best camouflage. This is because not only is it disguising the fact that polar bears have black skin, but the translucence of the fur also helps the polar bear blend ...

As sea ice melts, species such as beluga whales and polar bears bear the brunt, losing access to food and their habitats. Image courtesy of Kieran Mclver.

To nail the presentation, NASA brought von Braun, its most celebrated engineer, to do the talking. After all, they were ...

Since then, McCall has worked with her colleagues to study and protect the Arctic and its native species, such as polar bears (Ursus maritimus) and beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas). One of ...

A 4-year-old female polar bear named "Ho-chan" received a big ice block with her favorite apples inside on July 19 at Tennoji Zoo in the city of Osaka. This was given to help her stay energetic ...

A 'human skin teddy bear' found outside a convenience store in California has turned out to be horror art made from latex and is a "prank" amid a police investigation, according to reports.

Three writers take issue with a recent letter defending ICE, calling agency's tactics disturbing: 'Mothers are being snatched from their children.' ...

South Carolina artist Robert Kelly sparked a police investigation after one of his "human skin teddy bear" creations was found outside a convenience store in Victorville, Calif., on July 13.

The death of a black bear in the Trans-Pecos area struck by a vehicle has sparked safety concerns among Texas Parks and Wildlife officials.