Climate Warming
The Supreme Court’s Impact on Polar Bears
In worrisome news for conservation, a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court could impact polar bears and climate action in the United States for years and decades to come
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Article | 4 min | Jul 24, 2024
About Polar Bears
Polar Bear Specialist Group Updates
Key takeaways from the recent international meeting include recognition of a new subpopulation of polar bears in Greenland and concerns about Nunavut’s harvest ratios
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Article | 7 min | Jul 24, 2024
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Belugas and Polar Bears
Churchill is known worldwide for its polar bears, but for a few weeks every summer, the beluga whales take over–and our Beluga Cams provide a window into their world
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Article | 5 min | Jul 17, 2024
About Polar Bears
Arctic Sea Ice Day 2024
This Arctic Sea Ice Day, we're launching the beluga cam livestream, published a new report on “Burr on Fur” polar bear trackers, and launched a new video series, "Talking About Climate Change." Learn more
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Article | 7 min | Jul 15, 2024
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Breakthrough Wildlife Tracking Tech
A research team has shared results from testing three new fur tag prototypes on wild polar bears. The study is the first peer-reviewed look at these new tracking devices that stick to polar bear fur
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Article | 8 min | Jul 15, 2024
Education Centre
Tracking Polar Bears Without Collars
Researchers may soon have a new way to track polar bears in the wild following a five-year study into new technology, published today
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Article | 6 min | Jul 15, 2024
About Polar Bears
Key Facts About Arctic Sea Ice
Key facts about this remarkable frozen ocean ecosystem, the ice loss taking place, and how a shift to renewable energy can help reverse that trend
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Article | 5 min | Jul 2, 2024
About Polar Bears
Polar Bear Tracker Update: Summer 2024
June is the time of year when polar bears are wrapping up their biggest feasting period—a time when they gorge themselves on the bounty of plump seal pups—and their mating season
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Article | 8 min | Jul 1, 2024
Climate Warming
Arctic Ambassador Center Network: 20 Years
Polar Bears International celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Arctic Ambassador Center network, highlighting its role in engaging diverse public audiences through zoos and aquariums to promote polar bear conservation and climate action
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Article | 4 min | Jun 24, 2024
Climate Warming
Arctic Ambassador Center Network 20th Anniversary
We're celebrating the 20th anniversary of our Arctic Ambassador Center network, composed of zoos, aquariums, and wildlife parks that share our commitment to polar bear conservation and climate action
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Article | 3 min | Jun 24, 2024
Climate Warming
Prospects for Polar Bears in Hudson Bay
Explore how climate change is affecting Hudson Bay's polar bears, leading to longer hunting seasons without sea ice. Learn why meeting the Paris Agreement's climate goals is crucial for their survival
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Article | 3 min | Jun 13, 2024