Polar bears face mounting challenges in a changing, warming world, mostly related to their waning wintery wonderland habitats. But they may be increasingly infected with germs and parasites, too ...

The polar bear, one of the largest ... The main threats identified are climate change, nutritional stress, chronic physiological stress, diseases and parasites, and increasing exposure to competitors.

When Hosts Go Extinct, What Happens To Their Parasites? Date: June 4, 2009 Source: North Carolina State University Summary: Hands wring and teeth gnash over the loss of endangered species like the ...

Polar bear equipped with camera collar reveals details of life in the melting Arctic 04:34. ... They will be checking for parasites and infections and evaluating its physical condition, ...

Very few of us can eat polar bear — and even among those who can or have in the past, there's a wide range of opinion on how palatable or delectable it is. Its liver can contain lethal amounts ...

Dr. Aars is one in a long line of polar bear researchers at the Norwegian Polar Institute, which has an outpost on Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago. ... Does it have parasites?

Some polar bears have been known to contract parasites, but like other bear species, polar bears are not that prone to diseases. Nicklen noted that the bear showed no other signs of injury and had ...

Polar Bear Appears In Iceland For 1st Time In 8 Years, ... Scientists plan to examine the bear for parasites and infections, assess its organ health and body fat percentage, ...

A polar bear at the San Diego Zoo named Tatqiq recently went the extra mile to help scientific research. ... The Surprising Science of Parasitic Mind Control," published by Hopkins Press.

A rare polar bear that was spotted outside a cottage in a remote village in Iceland was shot by police after being considered a threat, authorities said Friday. CNN values your feedback 1.