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Norway Reports Europe's 1st Case Of Bird Flu In A Polar Bear
Norwegian authorities on Tuesday announced that avian influenza has been documented in a polar bear for the first time in Europe, in the Svalbard region in the Arctic.
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Why Polar Bears Approach Human Infrastructure? It's All About Ice
Findings suggest that sea ice loss probably doesn't lead to more interactions with people just because polar bears are thinner or hungrier.
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Endangered Polar Bears At Risk As US Pushes Alaska Drilling Project
There are concerns about polar bear cubs that if drilling activities disturb their mothers, they could die in helpless conditions.
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Trump's Climate Ambassadors: Why Fat Polar Bears Are Healthier Than A Generation Ago
In the icy wilderness of Svalbard, the Norwegian archipelago in the Barents Sea, polar bears have been entangled in the politics of climate change.
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New Pepsi Ad Shows Coca-Cola Polar Bear 'Cheating' In Coldplay Kiss Cam Twist. Viral Video
After getting 'caught on camera', the bears fully embrace the moment, posing confidently and owning their love for Pepsi.
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The Eye-Opening Science Of Close Encounters With Polar Bears
For the last four decades, experts from the Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI) have been keeping tabs on the health and movement of polar bears in the Svalbard archipelago, halfway between Norway and the North Pole.
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In Norway's Arctic, Meteorologists Have A First-Row Seat To Climate Change
In the cold of the Norwegian Arctic, meteorologist Trond Robertsen manually recorded precipitation levels for over two decades, witnessing firsthand the effects of climate change.
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Polar Bear Biopsies Reveal Impact On Arctic Pollution And Climate Change
With one foot braced on the helicopter's landing skid, a veterinarian lifted his air rifle, took aim and fired a tranquiliser dart at a polar bear.
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In Chilling Video, Man Escapes Polar Bear As It Charges At Him In Norway
The incident took place on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard on April 27, when the man attempted to scare the polar bear away by firing a warning shot, but it charged towards him.
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Rare Footage Of Baby Polar Bears Emerging From Den Captured By Scientists
Female polar bears give birth in December or early January when the cubs are blind, hairless and weigh just 0.5 kg.
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Polar Bear Fur's Natural Oil Prevents Ice Build-Up, Study Finds
Scientists have uncovered a surprising feature of polar bear fur: a natural oil that prevents ice accumulation. Unlike penguins, which rely on feather structure, polar bears benefit from a chemical composition that keeps their fur ice-free. A study published in Science Advances found that unwashed polar bear fur performed as well as high-performanc...
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Heroic Husband Leaps Onto Polar Bear To Save Wife
As the bear lunged at the woman, the man acted swiftly, jumping onto the animal in an effort to protect her.
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Polar Bears in Alaska Face Rising Pathogen Threats Due to Climate Change
Polar bears in the Chukchi Sea are increasingly exposed to pathogens like Toxoplasma gondii, brucellosis, and canine distemper due to warming climates. Researchers revealed a significant rise in pathogen antibodies in polar bears since the 1990s, linking this trend to reduced sea ice, altered diets, and human interaction. The findings raise concern...
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New Study Reveals Weaker Atlantic Current Could Mitigate Arctic Warming
Recent research from UC Riverside reveals that a weakening Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could limit Arctic temperature increases by up to 2 degrees Celsius by the end of the century. While this slowdown may offer some relief, ongoing threats to Arctic wildlife and potential global weather disruptions remain a serious concern. ...
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Polar Bear Appears In Iceland For 1st Time In 8 Years, Shot Dead By Police
A polar bear that made a rare appearance outside a cottage in a remote Icelandic village was shot by police after being deemed a threat to local residents.
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Norway Reports Europe's 1st Case Of Bird Flu In A Polar Bear
Norwegian authorities on Tuesday announced that avian influenza has been documented in a polar bear for the first time in Europe, in the Svalbard region in the Arctic.
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Why Polar Bears Approach Human Infrastructure? It's All About Ice
Findings suggest that sea ice loss probably doesn't lead to more interactions with people just because polar bears are thinner or hungrier.
-
Endangered Polar Bears At Risk As US Pushes Alaska Drilling Project
There are concerns about polar bear cubs that if drilling activities disturb their mothers, they could die in helpless conditions.
-
Trump's Climate Ambassadors: Why Fat Polar Bears Are Healthier Than A Generation Ago
In the icy wilderness of Svalbard, the Norwegian archipelago in the Barents Sea, polar bears have been entangled in the politics of climate change.
-
New Pepsi Ad Shows Coca-Cola Polar Bear 'Cheating' In Coldplay Kiss Cam Twist. Viral Video
After getting 'caught on camera', the bears fully embrace the moment, posing confidently and owning their love for Pepsi.
-
The Eye-Opening Science Of Close Encounters With Polar Bears
For the last four decades, experts from the Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI) have been keeping tabs on the health and movement of polar bears in the Svalbard archipelago, halfway between Norway and the North Pole.
-
In Norway's Arctic, Meteorologists Have A First-Row Seat To Climate Change
In the cold of the Norwegian Arctic, meteorologist Trond Robertsen manually recorded precipitation levels for over two decades, witnessing firsthand the effects of climate change.
-
Polar Bear Biopsies Reveal Impact On Arctic Pollution And Climate Change
With one foot braced on the helicopter's landing skid, a veterinarian lifted his air rifle, took aim and fired a tranquiliser dart at a polar bear.
-
In Chilling Video, Man Escapes Polar Bear As It Charges At Him In Norway
The incident took place on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard on April 27, when the man attempted to scare the polar bear away by firing a warning shot, but it charged towards him.
-
Rare Footage Of Baby Polar Bears Emerging From Den Captured By Scientists
Female polar bears give birth in December or early January when the cubs are blind, hairless and weigh just 0.5 kg.
-
Polar Bear Fur's Natural Oil Prevents Ice Build-Up, Study Finds
Scientists have uncovered a surprising feature of polar bear fur: a natural oil that prevents ice accumulation. Unlike penguins, which rely on feather structure, polar bears benefit from a chemical composition that keeps their fur ice-free. A study published in Science Advances found that unwashed polar bear fur performed as well as high-performanc...
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Heroic Husband Leaps Onto Polar Bear To Save Wife
As the bear lunged at the woman, the man acted swiftly, jumping onto the animal in an effort to protect her.
-
Polar Bears in Alaska Face Rising Pathogen Threats Due to Climate Change
Polar bears in the Chukchi Sea are increasingly exposed to pathogens like Toxoplasma gondii, brucellosis, and canine distemper due to warming climates. Researchers revealed a significant rise in pathogen antibodies in polar bears since the 1990s, linking this trend to reduced sea ice, altered diets, and human interaction. The findings raise concern...
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New Study Reveals Weaker Atlantic Current Could Mitigate Arctic Warming
Recent research from UC Riverside reveals that a weakening Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could limit Arctic temperature increases by up to 2 degrees Celsius by the end of the century. While this slowdown may offer some relief, ongoing threats to Arctic wildlife and potential global weather disruptions remain a serious concern. ...
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Polar Bear Appears In Iceland For 1st Time In 8 Years, Shot Dead By Police
A polar bear that made a rare appearance outside a cottage in a remote Icelandic village was shot by police after being deemed a threat to local residents.
