As Arctic ice melts and temperatures rise, an unexpected hybrid bear is beginning to shape ... that could have lasting effects on wildlife and human communities alike. Polar and grizzly bears once ...

A zoo in England said the first brown bear to undergo brain surgery has awakened from hibernation and appears to be back to his old self.

For instance, eight of the bear hybrids were found to be the children ... Gene-swapping among bears and other animals and plants (and humans) has been happening for centuries.

In May 2008 a cross-party attempt to ban hybrid human animal embryos was defeated on a free vote in the House of Commons, by 336 to 176. MPs had been debating the Human Fertilisation and ...