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From the archives of Discovery: Polar bears have adapted several unique and interesting behaviors to survive in the Arctic. Learn more about polar bears in this video.

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Polar Bear Alcatraz: An Uncertain Future (2:14)

These polar bears face an uncertain future on Wrangel Island. Can they survive global warming?

Russian Bears (1:40)

The Russian bears were rescued when they were a few weeks old, but as the Russian bears get older they're beginning to learn what it will be like in the outside world.

Red Panda Cubs Born in Australia (1:08)

Watch this video about red panda cubs on HowStuffWorks. After just emerging from their nestbox, twin red panda cubs made their first public appearance at a Sydney Zoo. The two male cubs, named 'Jishnu' and 'Tenzin', are 12 weeks old. See how pandas... More »

Polar Bear Threatened With Extinction (1:14)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service formally proposed to list the polar bear as "threatened with extinction" under the Endangered Species Act. This follows a multi-year court battle by environmental groups to protect the bear from the impacts of... More »

Cute Baby Polar Bear Born in German Zoo (1:01)

Watch this video about polar bears and the Berlin Zoo on HowStuffWorks. Thousands of visitors have been flocking to Berlin Zoo to get a glimpse of Knut the baby polar bear, a fluffy white ball of cuteness that's become an international star. See how... More »

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Get Out There: Bear Sighting at Grand Teton Park (2:18)

On Animal Planet's "Get Out There," the Wilder family gets a glimpse of a black bear while its is feeding. The black bear is one of Grand Teton National Park's most popular attractions.

Fooled by Nature: Giant Pandas (2:23)

Only 3,000 giant pandas still remain in the wild. They spend fourteen hours a day feeding exclusively on bamboo. Learn more about the giant panda on Animal Planet's "Fooled by Nature."

Caught in the Moment: Bears in British Columbia (2:02)

On Animal Planet's "Caught in the Moment," hosts Tristan Bayer and Vanessa Garnick are in British Columbia which is home for many bears. Watch as they film some grizzly bears eating salmon.

Ms Adventure: Black Bear Scents (1:58)

On Animal Planet's "Ms. Adventure," host Rachel Reenstra is on a quest to find courtship in the wild and discovers that black bears communicate with each other by marking their scents.

Ms Adventure: Black Bear Courtship (1:18)

On Animal Planet's "Ms. Adventure," host Rachel Reenstra discovers the courting rituals of the black bear.

Get Out There: Protecting Black Bears (1:05)

On Animal Planet's "Get Out there," park rangers advise visitors to clean up after themselves and not leave garbage out. Black bears find easy meals irresistible and will put themselves in danger if they continue to pursue human food.

Planet's Best: Polar Bears and Tundra Buggy Ride (2:57)

On Animal Planet's "Planet's Best," experience a Tundra buggy ride and visit with polar bears in Churchill, Canada.

Planet's Best: Polar Bear Tour (2:44)

On Animal Planet's "Planet's Best," passengers go on a Tundra buggy ride to visit the polar bears in Churchill, Canada. The weather worsens and the search for bears becomes a bit of a challenge.

Planet's Best: Polar Bear Capital (3:00)

On Animal Planet's "Planet's Best," we visit Churchill, Canada, the polar bear capital of the world. These predators have earned the name as one of the most dangerous animals on the planet.

Planet's Best: Grizzly Bears in British Columbia (2:47)

On Animal Planet's "Planet's Best," we visit British Columbia and get a glimpse at the legendary grizzly bears. These bears draw visitors from all over the world.