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Polar Bears Are on The Brink of Extinction, But Their DNA May Be Fighting Back

As the Arctic warms and sea ice disappears, polar bears are being pushed into conditions they have never faced before. Their ...

The polar bears of the Arctic are evolving in real time

A genetic analysis of polar bears in southeast Greenland found that genes related to heat-stress, aging, and metabolism are ...
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Of honeybees and polar bears: Saving beloved species isn’t enough — but it’s a good start

Yet in the past 12 years, at least 467 species have gone extinct, with most of these creatures — including a type of rodent called the melomy and a Hawaiian tree snail called Achatinella apexfulva — ...
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The Polar Bear Photo That Shocked the World—and What It Really Means

Polar bears lose sea ice due to climate change, forcing them to fast longer and lose body fat, leading to emaciation. The photos sparked debate over narrative and accuracy, with experts urging caution ...
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How DNA Changes May Shape the Future of Polar Bears

Polar bears are changing at a genetic level in response to climate change. This is what it means for the rest of the Arctic.
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Ohio zoo collects polar bear poop to aid species' survival

CINCINNATI (AP) -- An Ohio zoo has become the repository for the world's largest collection of polar bear poop as researchers work to create a pregnancy test to aid the survival of this endangered ...

Researchers witness rare polar bear adoption, capturing video of female caring for cub that was not her own

The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Of honeybees and polar bears: Saving beloved species isn't enough — but it's a good start

But in fact, history shows that humans do have the power to save animals on the brink of extinction. Such successes might be the most tangible representation of conservation that we have. Still, ...