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Helping Scientists Assess the Body Condition of Polar Bears in the Wild

A young polar bear male jumping in the pack ice in Norway (Photo: Arturo de Frias Marques)

As our global climate continues to change, we are already seeing reports and photos of polar bears with decreased body condition. How can scientists track that trend in a consistent manner across the polar [...]

Take the Plunge for Polar Bears and Lower your Thermostat by Two Degrees

Berit the polar bear thanks you! (Photo: Mark Dumont)

Join us in celebrating International Polar Bear Day by taking Polar Bear International’s Thermostat Challenge to save energy for polar bears—and then make it a habit. At the Cincinnati Zoo, we believe in being responsible with our [...]