The marathon swim first gained media attention in 2011, sparking discussion about the resilience of polar bears and the ...

While the bears enjoy soaking up the sun, warmer weather triggers several physiological changes. Baxendell explained polar ...

Crystal has had nine cubs, but is nearing the end of her reproductive years. Polar bears can mate into April ... gallon “sea” for him to splash and swim in. Kali was orphaned at 6 months ...

The cubs will typically stay with their mother for two or three years as they learn how to hunt and swim. Once this is accomplished, the mama polar bear will leave her cubs to survive on their own.

At the top of our planet lies a magical realm, the Arctic Ocean. After four months of winter darkness, the sun returns to ...

swimming and darting around fish. SEE IT: RARE FOOTAGE SHOWS POLAR BEAR CUBS EMERGING FROM ARCTIC DEN Marine researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute ...

In terms of lifespan, polar bears in the wild can live until their late teens to early 20’s however in human care the number ...

Two-year-old twin polar bears Kallik (pronounced Kah-LEEK), left, and Kallu (Kah-LOO) take a swim during their public debut ...

Kallik and Kallu made their public debut at the St. Louis Zoo on March 25. Kallik and Kallu: The twin polar bear brothers are ...