A Tik Tok of polar bear Laerke caused some concerns, but zoo staff said she is a “special needs” bear who often displays that ...

A polar bear turns to look at a photographer ... which prohibits hunting by anyone except coastal-dwelling Alaska Natives for subsistence and handicrafts. It’s only legal “provided the take is not ...

Alaska has three species of bears. Polar bears live in the high ... but nonetheless, Alaska Zoo officials warned us to be careful walking neighboring Bicentennial Park and not to do so without bear ...

Zoo staff say that polar bear Laerke’s seemingly strange behavior is the result of her unique upbringing around humans and special needs.