The bear, affectionately known by neighbors as Barry, was ultimately lured into a trap with apples, peanut butter and rotisserie chicken Shyla Watson is a digital news editor at PEOPLE.

Researchers from the University of Toronto have established a direct link between the population decline in polar bears living in Western Hudson Bay and shrinking sea ice caused by climate change. The ...

The de-icing properties of polar bear sebum could fuel new innovations, scientists say, potentially unlocking alternatives to harmful “forever chemicals” used in ice-resistant coatings today ...

There's something about polar bears that's always puzzled the people who study them. How do they seem to repel snow? The animals spend their lives in cold climates, sometimes rolling around in ...

A grizzly bear at a Colorado zoo has a unique way of keeping his nails trimmed compared to his roommate, allowing keepers to file his nails in exchange for snacks. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo said ...

A grizzly bear enjoyed a manicure at a Colorado zoo — with a steady supply of treats to reward his good behavior, video shows. Screengrab from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's video on Instagram A ...