Small in size, big in bite. From unusual eating habits to strange behaviours, we explore what makes the world’s smallest ...

Polar bears, a mascot for the impacts of climate change, are threatened by melting sea ice. These iconic Arctic predators depend on seals, but they can’t easily hunt them without a platform of ice.

Reports of black bears in Ohio have increased in recent years, with most sightings in the northeast and southeast parts of the state. A roving black bear made headlines earlier this month for ...

Bears are often seen as omnivores, but some species regularly prey on surprisingly large animals. This video ranks all eight ...

These tools can reshape how scientists and the general public understand animals by getting to know formerly anonymous creatures as individuals.

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Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

In a single year, one polar bear can leave roughly 300 kilograms of prey for other animals to dine on. Altogether, the carnivores provide 7.6 million kilograms of carrion for scavengers throughout the ...