Authorities in Vicksburg are warning people of the impact rising water of the Mississippi River can have on wildlife.

"While it is unusual to see a bear swimming in the shallows of a crowded beach, it isn't unusual to hear of black bears swimming in the Gulf, on their way to barrier islands in search of food ...

A happy day out to the zoo was shattered when a woman fell into the polar bear exhibit and started swimming towards the ...

A March-time polar bear plunge is not only a freezing dip for a good cause, it’s also a signal that spring is almost upon us. Each year, hundreds of people line up along the shoars of Olcott ...

A total 2,461 bathers braved the frigid waters of the Czech Republic's second-largest lake to break a world record for the ...

Skadi, one of the polar bears we're tracking on the Polar Bear Tracker, has been recorded swimming at least 74km in one day - and maybe more. This is believed to be the first conclusive proof that ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. New twin polar bears Kallik and Kalu were seen for the first time by the public on March 25, 2025 at the St. Louis Zoo ...

The record-breaking event took place on March 1 at Most Lake, with the water temperature recorded below 50°F. The attempt was ...

Adults are strong swimmers – they can swim for several hours to get from one piece of ice to another. Their thick white coat and a layer of fat keep them warm and camouflaged in their harsh Arctic ...