Polar Bear Stories

Natural Habitat Adventures

The Reincarnation of Churchill’s ‘Cookie Lady’: A Nat Hab Traveler Story

Written by Traveler Kris Knaak about her recent trip to the Polar Bear Capital of the World on our Tundra Lodge & Town Adventure The Cookie Sherpa On my...

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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...

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Lavanya Sunkara

8 Enlightening Indigenous Activities in Churchill and Winnipeg

The small town of Churchill, Manitoba, is one of the most popular destinations for polar bear viewing. Not only is it the site of the world's largest...

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WWF

A Season For All Things: Winter in Churchill Travel Diary

By Brandi Worden, WWF Senior Program Administrator, Reporting Lead Animal sightings in Churchill, Manitoba ebb and flow with the sea ice in Hudson Bay. In the...

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Megan Brief

An Indigenous History of Climate Change in Canada

“Our stories are centred on the land because our identities are intrinsically connected to the land and our languages. Our sovereignty, our nationhood, our...

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Marta Regn

Watch Polar Bears Year-Round with WWF’s Species Tracker

On the southwest coast of Canada's Hudson Bay is the town of Churchill, Manitoba, known for its sled dogs, auroral views, and, in the fall, its grand title...

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Megan Brief

Feeding Churchill with the Help of Hydroponic Farming

Conservation Through Exploration: Travel with Purpose   You may know Natural Habitat Adventures as a travel company, but we're equally a conservation...

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Lavanya Sunkara

Travel With a Climate Scientist: Meet Polar Bears, Venture to Remote Greenland and Explore the Amazon

Extreme weather phenomena such as heat waves, intense wildfires and mega-storms are among the most widely reported and easily identifiable climate...

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Natural Habitat Adventures

6 Things that Surprised me on my Polar Bear Adventure

By Jen McNally, Adventure Prep Specialist at Natural Habitat Adventures On a recent expedition to Churchill on Nat Hab's Tundra Lodge Adventure, I was wowed...

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Natural Habitat Adventures

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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