Polar Bear Stories

Act Now to Witness the Wonder of Polar Bears in Churchill

With International Polar Bear Day on February 27, we're drawing attention to the King of the Arctic's plight in a warming world. A global leader in...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

Solving Problems with Animal Know-How

In the winter, those of you who live in Northern regions understand the importance of traction—especially on ice and snow. In fact, humans have almost always...

Michelle Peters

Polar Bears in Greenland Find Way to Live With Less Sea Ice

Back in March of this year, we covered polar bears and their incredible adaptations for surviving in the harsh Arctic environment. We learned about a female...

Cathy Brown

Something to Bark About: Ethical Dog Sledding in the Arctic

As a company that cares so much for the natural environment and the diverse animals that call it home, we sometimes get asked why we include dog sledding on...

Cathy Brown

Getting to Know the Polar Bear: 8 Surprising Facts About the King of the Arctic

Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) are in the news all the time as the “poster animal” of climate change, but outside of the fact that they are big, look white...

Laura Kiniry

Disneynature’s Polar Bear Premieres Earth Day

The bond between a polar bear sow and her cubs is extraordinary. This month, viewers can experience the remarkable relationship up-close with Disneynature’s...

Natural Habitat Adventures

Feeling the “Arctic Squeeze” – The UN’s New Climate Report and What it Means for Polar Bears

When climate change is breathing down your neck, and the icy habitat you rely on for your survival is melting, where do you go when you are already at the top...

Cathy Brown

What Sounds Do Polar Bears Make?

Pardon the pun, but a polar bear is quite the cool creature. But outside of the fact that global warming is most definitely affecting the sea ice territories...

Jon Jared

How Far Can Polar Bears Smell? Fascinating Facts About Bear Behaviors

Polar bears rely heavily on their highly developed sense of smell to hunt ringed seals. This marine mammal locates its prey from as far away as 20 miles,...

Megan Brief

Do Polar Bears Hibernate? The Answer May Surprise You

Habitat and History Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) have a circumpolar distribution limited to four distinct sea ice habitats—or ecoregions—of the northern...

Michelle Peters

What Are the Top Threats Polar Bears Face?

Quick! What holiday is coming up? If you’re a wildlife enthusiast, you may know…International Polar Bear Day is February 27, 2022! In a world where it seems...

Emily Goodheart

A Successful Return to Churchill—Top Photos from the 2021 Polar Bear Season

After two years away, travelers have finally returned to Churchill eager to explore the vast expanse of tundra in search of the King of the Arctic and were...

Emily Goodheart

Do Polar Bears Have White Fur?

The Arctic is home to a wide array of winter wildlife. The hides of Arctic foxes and hares blend into glittering frost as snowy owls swoop overhead, feathers...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

Black, Grizzly and Polar Bears Now All Found in Churchill

For the first time, North America’s three bear species—black, grizzly and polar—have been documented sharing the same spot. And that spot happens to be one...

Emily Goodheart

A Surge in Solar Activity Predicted to Enhance Aurora Viewing

Good news for sky gazers and northern wanderers⁠—stellar auroras are on the horizon! The Solar Cycle Prediction Panel, comprised of researchers from NASA,...

Courtney Nachlas

What Are the Growth Stages of Polar Bear Cubs?

There are few comparable thrills to spotting the world’s largest land predators only a few feet away from your Polar Rover. These impressive bears brave the...

Emily Goodheart

What Do Polar Bears Eat?

Wherever I’ve traveled in the world, I have always been fascinated by what humans and other species eat. With a background in animal behavior and food...

Courtney Nachlas

Why Are There So Many Polar Bears in Churchill in the Fall?

Churchill, Manitoba, a small sub-Arctic community based on the edge of the Hudson Bay is famously known as the polar bear capital of the world. Whether you’re...

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