Nature & Wildlife
The Privilege of Proximity to Polar Bears
The Canadian community of Churchill, Manitoba, lives in geographic isolation. There is no paved road to get there.
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Videos
Video of the week: Polar Bear Quest for Sea Ice
Arctic Bear Productions gave us goose bumps with this stunning perspective of a polar bear family’s journey in search of sea ice. The video was shot 100% on the GoPro HD HERO3+® camera allowing for extraordinary visuals and a new lens with which to observe the “Kings of the Arctic.”
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News & More
Just In: WWF Program Officer to Join One of Our Polar Bear Tours this November
We are thrilled to announce that WWF program officer Elisabeth Kruger will be joining our November 10 – 16 Classic Polar Bear Photo Adventure this winter.
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Videos
Video of the Week: Arctic Footage Filmed by a Polar Bear!
The U.S. Geological Survey has released a clip of the first video shot from the neck of a polar bear on Arctic sea ice. In April, scientists led by research biologist Anthony Pagano placed cameras on four females roaming Beaufort Sea ice north of Alaska’s Prudhoe Bay.
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Travel Tales
Women in Conservation: Sandra Elvin
Sandra Elvin always thought she would grow up to be a veterinarian. Sandra acquired her love for nature from her father, who after spending one day in Canada’s open spaces, decided to move his family there. Trained as a wildlife biologist, Sandra is currently pursuing a Ph.D.
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Videos
At Home in Churchill with Kelly Turcotte
Churchill, Canada is known as the “polar bear capital of the world,” however the Arctic is also home to several million people around the world. Kelly Turcotte, a Churchill resident calls it home. In this short video he explains why he’s chosen to live in such a harsh environment.
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Nature & Wildlife
50 Fun Facts about your Favorite Fauna
Lions and whale sharks and bears, oh my! We’ve compiled 50 fascinating facts about five of the most popular wildlife you like to see on our tours: Pandas, whale sharks, lions, polar bears and orangutans.
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Nature Photography
Photos: 10 Incredible Pictures of Polar Bears in the Wild
There is nothing quite like seeing polar bears in their natural habitat. These powerful “kings of the arctic” rule the unforgiving landscape of the North. We’ve compiled ten stunning photos that capture the true majesty of these wild predators. See polar bears in the wild with WWF and Nat Hab.
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Videos
Video of the Week: Living with Polar Bears
Churchill, Canada is known as the “polar bear capital of the world.” For travelers this translates into great viewing opportunities but what do local residents think about the polar bear population?
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Nature & Wildlife
7 Ways You Can Help the Polar Bears’ Plight
International Polar Bear Day comes once a year on February 27 to raise awareness for the “King of the Arctic.” As Arctic sea ice takes longer and longer to form, polar bears–and humans sharing their habitat–face daily threats.
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Travel Tips
A Field Guide to Polar Bears
WWF lent its polar bear expertise to Wild Travel magazine, writing a Field Guide to Polar Bears for travelers eager to understand and responsibly view the majestic animal in the wild. Check out this beautiful seven-page spread!
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Nature & Wildlife
Know Before you Go: Test your Polar Bear IQ
Polar Bear Pop Quiz Q: Which is the greatest threat to polar bears? a. Industrial Development b. Conflict with Humans c. Climate Change d. Unsustainable Hunting Find the answer and see how much you know about polar bears by taking WWF’s Polar Bear IQ quiz!