Polar bear’s scientific name, Ursus maritimus, means “sea bear” in Latin. Polar bears are called Nanuuq by Eskimos. Other names they are known by include ice bear and isbj. Polar bears are one of the ...

One interesting "fact" about polar bears that you may have heard is that they scream when they poop. This factoid has been circulating on the internet for years and is often shared in the form of meme ...

A Jan. 4 Facebook post (direct link, archived link) shows a graph that claims to chart the global polar bear population dating back to the 1960s. “Polar Bears 1960s-2021,” reads the text above the ...

For the polar bear blubber experiment, you need a bowl of ice water, Crisco, two gallon zipper bags and tape. Ice water is cold to the touch. Fill a zip top bag with Crisco. Put your hand in the ...

Polar bears are often associated with their iconic white fur , a defining characteristic of one of the Arctic's most formidable predators. However, there's a fascinating detail about polar bears that ...

Bears are a type of mammal that can be found in many parts of the world. From the tiny, silly-looking sun bear to the iconic polar bear, these animals are specially adapted to different environments, ...