Polar bears on Norwegian islands fatter and healthier despite ice loss, scientists say - BBC

Polar bears on Norwegian islands fatter and healthier despite ice loss, scientists say – BBC

January 29, 2026

Polar bears on Norwegian islands fatter and healthier despite ice loss, scientists say BBCBody condition among Svalbard Polar bears Ursus maritimus during a period of rapid loss of sea ice NatureSomething very unexpected is happening to Norway’s polar bears vox.comScientists “quite surprised” to find one polar bear population thriving: “A fat bear is a healthy bear” CBS NewsNo sea ice, no problem for these Barents Sea bears — for now CBC