Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Polar bears are the world’s largest bear species, but even they usually target prey smaller and easier to overpower than a ...

NOME, Alaska -- Hubert Kokuluk squints with his one good eye to examine the tiny polar bear he has just carved from a fragment of walrus tusk. He isn't happy with the yellowish hue, but good ivory is ...

The polar bear is one of the most impressive animals on Earth. It is the largest of the world’s eight bear species, and adult males can weigh from about 772 to 1,433 pounds, with some exceptionally ...