Polar Bears International

Summer in Churchill is always very brief. Flowers have come and gone, and the lush greens of the tundra have turned to vibrant reds and golden yellows.

Humans can't survive long swims in ice-cold water, so how do polar bears do it? Staff Scientist Thea Bechshoft says the answer lies in one wobbly little word.

This year's Arctic sea ice minimum is part of a troubling downward trend, reminding us of how much climate change has already impacted the region.

Our study looked for the presence of trace elements in polar bear hair to see what insights could be gained.

The Canadian town of Churchill, Manitoba, is working to establish the world’s first polar bear safe community.

The White House decision to green light oil and gas lease sales in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge puts moms and cubs at great risk.