Comical scenes were captured at a zoo in Heping, Liaoning, China on April 19 when a group of bears stood on their hind legs ...

Can a cartoon bear really tell us how hungry kids are? Researchers say yes, for most. A validated hunger-rating tool offers insights into preschoolers’ eating behavior, but may need tweaks for ...

One of the polar bears’ most remarkable abilities is their sense of smell, which is among the most acute in the animal kingdom. Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) in winter snowstorm. Image via Alexander ...

Bears walking on two legs are mostly seen in movies like Paddington, but this idea became a reality after a hunter captured such a creature with his camera. Kirk Price, a hunter from the region, has ...

The Coney Island Polar Bear Club announced this week that its annual New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge raised more than $60,000, benefiting seven local Coney Island non-profits. The event, hosted in ...

Tiny Bear Cub Appears To Be Waving To Us While Keeping Herself Steady. Image via Deposit Photos. Forever one of the cutest moments, watching bear cubs as they learn to stand up is a delightful sight.

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