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Did you know the organization that became Polar Bears International was started by photographers? Learn some neat PBI history and why photography is important for conservation in this thoughtful article by Mark Dunsmuir for @fstoppers.com.

Can Photography Save Polar Bears? | Fstoppers

How wildlife photographers have shaped polar bear conservation for 50 years. Explores the science behind Arctic decline and photography's role in climate action through Polar Bears International.

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The ice beneath a polar bear’s feet is constantly drifting, cracking apart, and reshaping itself, while sea ice conditions, wind, prey availability, and the location of important habitats all influence how and where polar bears move. Learn how polar bears use sea ice to travel: pbears.org/4b60Plf

For the first time, 2 polar bears from the Barents Sea population in Svalbard, Norway, have been added to our Polar Bear Tracker. Watch their movements as they provide researchers with data to inform future conservation and management decisions. Help name one of these bears! Vote: pbears.org/4f9nBty

Help Us Name Our New Svalbard Bear on our Polar Bear Tracker!

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It’s Arctic Sea Ice Day! We created the day to draw attention to the rapidly melting Arctic ecosystem, why it matters, and how we can help slow this trend. What can you do to move the world toward action on climate change? Start by talking about it. Learn more: pbears.org/arcticseaiceday

Tomorrow is Arctic Sea Ice Day, a day to raise awareness about sea ice loss and what it means for polar bears, people, and our planet. Thanks to 3 donors, every gift received will be matched up to $25,000, now through July 16th. Donate: pbears.org/donate Get involved: pbears.org/arcticseaiceday

Happy Canada Day to our fellow Canadians! Fun Fact: About 60% of the world's polar bears live in or travel through Canada! P.S. — #DYK that Polar Bears International is a registered nonprofit in Canada?

Wishing our polar bear community a restful Sunday 🤍 📷: © BJ Kirschhoffer / polarbearsinternational.org

Each summer, PBI is proud to partner with the Loran Scholars program by hosting a scholar as a summer outreach program intern. This program recognizes young leaders with strong character, a commitment to service that helps others, and leadership. Meet our Loran Scholars: pbears.org/4etN2Wy

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<p>The next generation of Canadian leaders</p>

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Our Bear-dar radar system spotted its first polar bear family & provided early warning about the nearby bears, helping prevent a surprise encounter between the bears & weather station staff. Bear-dar is a coexistence tool for communities living alongside polar bears. See footage: pbears.org/4upMcA1

Wishing our polar bear community a restful weekend 🤍

Did you know that a polar bear can consume 20% of its body weight in a single meal? For an adult male, a meal this size would be roughly equal to eating 200+ blocks of butter! Learn more about the polar bear feasting season from Dr. Andrew E. Derocher. pbears.org/3wjqs0O

Feasting Season for Polar Bears | Polar Bears International

The ringed seal pupping season in spring provides a bounty that makes being a polar bear possible

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Spring and summer are important feasting times for polar bears — especially for mating females, who have to store enough fat to be able to have cubs in the fall. Learn more about the amazing breeding behaviour of polar bears: pbears.org/3WGmHxl

Polar Bears' Breeding Behavior in Undisturbed Habitats | Polar Bears International

Dr. Ian Stirling studies wild polar bears to understand what their lives are like undisturbed by humans

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Why can't we move polar bears to Antarctica? Although it sounds like an easy solution as we lose Arctic sea ice, the risks of relocation far outweigh the benefits. Our experts answer this commonly asked question in our Ask the Experts series. hpbears.org/3NWKt2J

Why We Can't Move Polar Bears to Antarctica | Polar Bears International

Although it sounds like an easy solution, the risks of relocating polar bears from the Arctic to Antarctica far outweigh the benefits

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A polar bear mother's story is one of resilience, survival, and an uncertain future in a rapidly changing world. Learn more about one mother's Arctic journey as she guides her young cub across Hudson Bay and how your support can help protect their sea ice home. pbears.org/3EfaF79

A Polar Bear Mother’s Story | Polar Bears International

Big, brilliant, and built for the cold, Anuri is a symbol of the wild Arctic. As she guides her young cub across the icy expanse of Hudson Bay, their journey is one of resilience, survival, and an unc...

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Polar bears don’t recognize borders, but national & int'l politics have a big impact on their future. Last week our team hosted a special panel to share insights on the political changes we’re watching & what they mean for polar bears & their Arctic home. View the recording: pbears.org/4uQVbel

Politics and Polar Bears – Spring 2026 Update

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Polar bears can eat over 100lbs (45kg) of blubber in one sitting! Scientists sometimes call them lipivores; their main source of calories comes from fat, or blubber, from their seal prey. Polar bears don’t digest carbs or proteins as well as brown bears do. pbears.org/diet

Did you know that ecologists use math to test theories and make predictions? Learn how one researcher combined field data on polar bears with mathematical models to make predictions about polar bears in the face of climate change. pbears.org/3EqPvDf

Math and Polar Bears | Polar Bears International

Discover how Dr. Stephanie Penk uses math to predict climate change effects on polar bears' survival and reproduction. Explore the bears' energy balance and changing conditions, providing insights into the future of polar bear subpopulations

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Spring is mating season for polar bears! Mating season can vary slightly based on the polar bear population, but it typically lasts from March to May, with the peak around late April. Learn more about their fascinating mating behaviour below. pbears.org/3UktcmH

Mating Season for Polar Bears | Polar Bears International

Spring means mating season for polar bears. The bears are largely solitary animals, but when spring rolls around it's time for males to start scouring the sea ice, looking for females.

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“I had no interest in working in the Arctic,” says [PBI's postdoc researcher Brooke] Biddlecombe. “But I fell in love with it. Every organism fights to exist here. The trees that you see fight hard to survive and you respect them. Many things feel remarkable to witness." pbears.org/4u6hQmn

Only reachable by plane or train, Churchill, Canada hopes to grow. Just don't go near the polar bears - Monocle

Residents of Churchill have carved out a living amid the icy wilderness. But how will the region’s growth as a...

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The Arctic is 🌎’s thermostat—regulating temps, ocean currents, & weather. And it’s changing faster than ever. We work at the intersection of science, conservation, and education to protect polar bears & their sea ice home. This Earth Day, your donation makes this work possible. pbears.org/donate

Polar bears have evolved to prey on seals; they depend on the high-fat blubber they provide. A thick layer of fat helps keep the bears warm in the Arctic & helps them survive when food is scarce. Learn more about a polar bears' diet & why a platform of sea ice is crucial for hunting: pbears.org/diet

Diet & Prey | Polar Bears International

The polar bear’s main prey is the ringed seal, which they catch from the surface of the sea ice

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We’re excited to share how you helped us make a significant impact in the first quarter of 2026. Take a look at a few highlights from our science, education, advocacy, and outreach teams in the first quarter of 2026, and read the full report here: pbears.org/4mpyFpG

Polar Bears International works at the intersection of science, conservation, and education to protect polar bears and the sea ice they depend on. Your donation funds that work directly, and we can't do it without you. Let's make an impact in the Arctic, together. pbears.org/donate

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Can polar bears adapt to longer summers on land? The short answer: no. A 2024 study from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Washington State University monitored polar bears on land during summer near the Hudson Bay to try and answer this question. Find out what they learned. pbears.org/48f6od0

Can Polar Bears Adapt to Longer Summers on Land? | Polar Bears International

A new study from the USGS and WSU monitored polar bears on land during summer near the Hudson Bay to determine energetic loss while on land

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Two years ago, our Director of Science, Alysa McCall, gave a TED Talk about coexisting with polar bears on the New York stage. Read about her experience and watch it here. pbears.org/tedtalk

TED Talk on Polar Bears | Polar Bears International

Our Director of Conservation Outreach and staff scientist, Alysa McCall, gave a TED Talk about polar bears on the New York stage. Read about her experience and watch it here

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Do polar bears see in colour? Dr. Thea Bechshoft answers a reader's question: “What colours can polar bears see? Are they able to see the colours in the northern lights?” https://pbears.org/4df8P5o

Do Polar Bears Have Color Vision? | Polar Bears International

Dr. Thea Bechshoft discusses polar bear's ability to see colors—known as dichromatic vision

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Polar bears are universally recognized the world over. Their large body size, white fur, hooked claws, and small ears are all defining features of a predator that is highly adapted to the Arctic environment. But how did these features evolve? Learn more: pbears.org/3TVwduB

Polar Bear Biology and Genetics | Polar Bears International

Polar bears' large body size, white fur, hooked claws, and small ears are all defining features of a predator that is highly adapted to the Arctic environment. But how did these features evolve? In short, it all comes down to genetics

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Hey teachers & educators—looking for fun curriculum? Our Mom & Me unit teaches students about the relationship between sea ice & polar bear populations & ways climate change impacts the Arctic sea ice ecosystem. Check out this unit & more in our Education Center! https://pbears.org/momandmeunit

Polar Bear Mom & Me Curriculum Unit | Polar Bears International

Learn about polar bear moms and cubs and their connection to Arctic sea ice

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