Polar bears are obligate carnivores who rely on the Arctic's sea ice to reach their primary prey, the ringed seals that use ...

DESCRIPTION: Ringed seals, the most widespread Arctic marine mammal, have plump bodies decorated with prominent gray-white rings scattered across a light or dark gray coat. Adults vary widely in size, ...

SAN FRANCISCO— The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld a rejection of the state of Alaska’s petition to strip the Arctic ringed seal of protection under the Endangered Species Act. “I’m so ...

Diving in a kelp forest in Monterey Bay recently, I watched a tubby 200-pound harbor seal follow a fellow diver, nibbling on his flippers. The diver, a graduate student, was using sponges to collect ...

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As global temperatures rise, scientists are turning to an unexpected source—the same yeast that makes bread rise and beer fizz—to uncover what allows some lifeforms to survive extreme heat while ...

While myths about luxury watches do exist, Rolex is undoubtedly the epitome of high-end timepieces, with watches that range from under $10,000 to over $100,000. But though they're known for being a ...

Members of a commission tasked with selecting a new Massachusetts state flag, seal and motto have narrowed more than 1,150 submissions to identify finalists in each category. The Massachusetts Seal, ...

Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., described the scene of a horrific highway crash that prompted him and other bystanders to help save an 11-year-old child this weekend. Van Orden told the Washington ...

One day you're in and the next you've moved out. In the family snap, Heidi rocks a red New York Yankees baseball cap, a black E.T. t-shirt and aviator sunglasses, while her kids all rock solid black ...