Paul had warned me about the polar bear’s condition, but nothing could have prepared me for what I saw. The bear’s once white coat was molted and dirty. His once robust frame was skin and bones.

That's because polar bear fur is transparent and hollow.When light strikes the outer fur some of it is absorbed while the rest is scattered away. The result? The fur can appear as different colors ...

Video of the polar bear posted on Facebook has led to fears ... which relies on its white coat when hunting prey in the Arctic snow and ice. Experts are now trying to determine the origin of ...

The polar bear is a carnivorous bear whose native range lies largely within the Arctic Circle, encompassing the Arctic Ocean, its surrounding seas and surrounding landmasses. A boar (adult male ...

Their thick white coat and a layer of fat keep them warm and camouflaged ... "I will never forget my 'first' polar bear. Today, it still drives me to do all we can to secure a future for these true ...