Two sea otters frolic in the waters near the Alaskan coast. After centuries of overhunting by fur traders, sea otters have largely disappeared from the Oregon and Northern California coasts. But the ...

Polar bears are greasier than you think. Here's why - Scientists have discovered that the animals produce grease that makes ...

Readers of our regular Notes on Nature email were invited to share their favourite nature photo celebrating the UK’s Wild ...

Polar bears need all the help they can get to survive their frosty Arctic environment. One of their biggest survival secrets ...

An international team of scientists has discovered the anti-icing secret of polar bear fur—something that allows one of the ...

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These unforgettable animal encounters offer snuggles and pets or more thrilling experiences. Meet exotic animals from around ...

New WWF-led research reveals that the vital benefits wildlife provides to people's everyday lives are vastly underrepresented ...

Did you know that some animals are clever enough to use tools to solve problems? From crows cracking nuts to otters using ...

Hiking opportunities abound here, and most trails lead to spectacular vistas, or if you prefer to stay on the water, you can ...

Polar bears have a built-in defense against ice — greasy fur. A team of scientists has discovered that their fur is coated in ...