Nature is full of surprises, but few are as fascinating as hybrid animals, creatures born from crossing two different species ...

In 1826 Sir Stamford Raffles founded The Zoological Society London (ZSL) as the world's first scientific zoo for the study of living animals. Two years later it opened to Fellows of the Society plus ...

Spot polar bears in the Arctic, see black rhinos in Namibia or marvel at the wonders of our own shores on the ultimate nature ...

A Massachusetts man's illegal wildlife trafficking operation spanned years before authorities seized his collection of over 100 parts from endangered species, including polar bear and tiger remains.

Three members of a family, including a child, were injured by a polar bear in a rare attack in the far north of Siberia, Russian officials said Monday. Local police "received a report of a polar bear ...

Welcome to the 17th Annual Pottstown Polar Bear Plunge, a tradition steeped in fun, fashion, and temporary insanity. It’s that time of year when dozens, in this case more than 60 people, in various ...

Thousands of brave divers took to the chilly waters of the Pacific near the Cayucos Pier on New Year’s Day to celebrate the 46th annual Carlin Soulé Memorial Polar Bear Dip. Hosted by the Cayucos ...

While many opted to welcome 2026 by relaxing at home, some 1,800 courageous souls dipped themselves in frigid Lake Washington on Thursday at Matthews Beach Park for the 23 rd annual Polar Bear Plunge.

Participants in this year's polar bear dives will get a little last minute help from Mother Nature. After several days of brutally cold weather, the temperature is expected to ruse to 62 degrees by ...

The world’s polar bear population is projected to decline by two-thirds by 2050. A new study from the University of East Anglia suggests that polar bears are undergoing rapid genetic changes, and ...

Wildwood beach will host its 20th anniversary Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 17, inviting participants to brave the Atlantic Ocean’s frigid winter waters while raising funds for Special Olympics New Jersey ...