polar bear
Woman Injured by Polar Bear on Norway’s Svalbard Islands
COPENHAGEN, Denmark—A polar bear attacked a campsite Monday in Norway’s remote Arctic Svalbard Islands, injuring a French tourist, authorities said, adding that the wounds weren’t life-threatening. The bear was later killed. The woman, who was not identified, was part of a tour group of 25 people camping at Sveasletta, in the central part of the […]
Polar Bear Kills Dutch Man in Norway’s Arctic Svalbard Archipelago
OSLO—A 38-year-old Dutch man was killed by a polar bear in the Norwegian Arctic Svalbard islands early on Friday, local authorities said, the first such deadly incident in nine years. The man, who was identified as Johan Jacobus Kootte, was attacked in his tent at a camping site in the pre-dawn hours. “The bear was […]
Polar Bear, 31, Dies at Kansas City Zoo
A 31-year-old polar bear died at the Kansas City Zoo, the zoo announced. The bear named Bam Bam arrived from the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha in 2018. She was born at the Nebraska zoo in November 1987. According to the zoo, Bam Bam was in good health but recently starting having health issues. “It […]
Polar Bear Killed After Attack on Arctic Cruise Ship Guard
BERLIN—Norwegian authorities said a polar bear on July 28 attacked and injured a polar bear guard who was leading tourists off a cruise ship on an Arctic archipelago. The polar bear was shot dead by another employee, the cruise company said. The Joint Rescue Coordination for Northern Norway tweeted that the attack occurred when the […]
Two polar bear cubs born in Sea World Australia
Sea World Australia released video footage on Tuesday, May 2, of two newborn polar bear cubs feeding from their mother inside their den. These cubs, which are not named yet, were born last week on April 26. They live at Sea World Australia with their 16-year-old mother Liya. At birth, they were 1 pound 5 […]
Adorable polar bear cub debuts in Ohio zoo, still needs to be named
This adorable 5-month-old female polar bear cub at Ohio’s Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is in need of a name. The 75-pound marine mammal’s mother, Anana, gave birth to twins, but sadly the other cub died. The unnamed cub loves exploring and swimming with her mother. The zoo listed four possible names for the cub: Amelia […]