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).

Polar bear fur isn't really white -- it's transparent and covers up black skin. Here's why they look white when you see these majestic bears.

It's a pretty risky business trying to take a blood sample from a polar bear—one of the most dangerous predators on the planet—on an Arctic ice floe.

Home » News » What Would Happen If a Polar Bear Meets a Grizzly? In the vast wilderness of North America, two apex predators reign supreme in their respective domains: the polar bear of the Arctic ice ...

The polar bears at the Buffalo Zoo are kept comfortable in the hottest months of the year with climate controlled habitats and always-cool swimming pools.

July 11, 2025 / 8:25 AM EDT / CBS Detroit The Detroit Zoo has announced the birth of a baby chimpanzee. The zoo's 34-year-old chimp, Nyani, gave birth to a healthy baby girl on July 4.

The Detroit Zoo recently welcomed a new arrival, a healthy baby chimpanzee. The infant primate, a female, was born July 4 at the zoo in Royal Oak, according to zoo officials.

We were camped in the Northwest Territories conducting research when our camp dog started barking. Then the polar bear charged me.

A food conditioned grizzly bear has been euthanized in Island Park, Idaho after it received multiple food rewards from unsecured garbage cans, and broke into vehicles used to store garbage. Photo ...

On June 26, Idaho Fish and Game, in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, euthanized an adult male grizzly after it had become food-conditioned from consistently receiving food ...

The Oklahoma City Zoo has announced the death of American grizzly bear, Will.

Oklahoma City Zoo announces the humane euthanization of its beloved grizzly bear, Will, due to complications from arthritis and spinal disc disease. Will arrived to the zoo in 2003.