During the 1980s, polar bears rebounded from severe overhunting in the '60s--but are now declining. (more)

A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of the Interior must release its decision on whether to list the polar bear as a threatened or endangered species by May 15th, 2008, ending four months of delays.  (more)

Knowing at what ranges polar bears can hear and communicate with each other is important in terms of protecting the bears from industrial disturbances. Listen to growl. A PBI-funded study is yielding some surprising results. (more)

How do polar bears manage to find mates in the vast expanses of the Arctic? A new, PBI-funded study led by scientist Megan Owen of the San Diego Zoo will help unravel that question. (more)

PBI has added a comprehensive teacher's curriculum to its Web site that engages upper elementary students in critical thinking. (more)

Artist David Booth of Soldotna, Alaska, takes an offbeat look at polar bears and global warming in this whimsical cartoon series, which changes weekly. (more)

PBI's strategy to save polar bears continues to take a two-pronged approach. (more)