News tagged with arctic habitat

Polar bear habitats expected to shrink dramatically

Habitats of polar bears are expected to shrink dramatically over the coming decades, the International Union for Conservation of Nature warned Thursday, urging immediate action to save the Arctic animals.

Biology / Ecology

created Oct 20, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Feds designate polar bear habitat in Alaska

(AP) -- The Obama administration said Thursday it is designating more than 200,000 square miles in Alaska and off its coast as "critical habitat" for polar bears, an action that could add restrictions to ...

Biology / Ecology

created Oct 22, 2009 | popularity 2.9 / 5 (7) | comments 1

Study: Young Arctic muskoxen better at keeping warm than scientists thought

A new study finds that young muskoxen conserve heat almost as well as adults, a finding that runs contrary to a longstanding assumption among scientists that young animals should be more vulnerable in extreme cold. The study, ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Aug 20, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Gov't faces weekend deadline on polar bear rule

(AP) -- A decision involving the iconic polar bear could determine whether protecting endangered species might also help save the earth from global warming.

Biology / Ecology

created May 08, 2009 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 1