Antarctica also has sea ice, cold temperatures and seals. So why aren't there polar bears on the southernmost continent? The answer has to do with the evolution and geological history of the Earth.
The world's frozen oceans, which help to keep the planet cool, currently have less ice than ever previously recorded, ...
Scientists have quantified how much climate change has driven the population decline of polar bears living in Canada's Hudson ...
Researchers monitor the activities of polar bears in the Arctic ... [KOREA POLAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE] Scientists in the Arctic and Antarctica say humans are triggering climate change, warning ...
Polar bears have a built-in defense against ice — greasy fur. A team of scientists has discovered that their fur is coated in ...
Polar bears need all the help they can get to survive their frosty Arctic environment. One of their biggest survival secrets appears to be greasy hair. The sebum–or hair grease–on their fur ...
Whereas the Arctic Region is the natural home for Polar Bears, the Antarctic is the natural habitat for many different types of Penguin and these animals play a part in both of the featured episodes.
Scientists say subtle differences in the colour of seawater will enable them to count tiny - but critically important - ...
Congratulations to British Antarctic Survey (BAS) staff who have been awarded a Polar Medal in the 2025 New Year’s Honours List for their contributions to improving our understanding of ...
The Antarctic Infrastructure Modernization Program was commissioned by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC-UKRI) to enable a world-leading capability to ensure that Britain remains at ...
The Antarctic Ice Sheet is losing mass due to warmer air and ... Animals that rely on sea ice, including seals and polar bears, are experiencing habitat loss, forcing them out of breeding and hunting ...