Videos & Webinars
Join us on a soul-stirring journey through the realm of the polar bear as we follow the experiences of Nat Hab guests, Expedition Leaders and a remarkable WWF scientist during a trip to Churchill, Manitoba—the Polar Bear Capital of the World. Learn how the power of conservation travel can help protect a threatened species like polar bears for generations to come.
Close Encounters with Polar Bears in Churchill
A Conservation Travel Experience
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VIDEO | The Churchill Polar Bear Experience
See the "King of the Arctic" in Churchill, Manitoba—the Polar Bear Capital of the World! Each fall, hundreds of polar bears gather along Canada's Hudson Bay, waiting for the sea ice to form and their seal-hunting season to begin. Guided by expert naturalists, our small-group nature adventures get you closer to wild polar bears, in greater comfort and safety, than anywhere else on Earth.
VIDEO | Close Encounters with Churchill’s Polar Bears – A Conservation Travel Experience
Join us on a soul-stirring journey through the realm of the polar bear as we follow the experiences of Nat Hab guests, Expedition Leaders and a WWF scientist on a trip to Churchill, Manitoba—the Polar Bear Capital of the World. Learn how the power of conservation travel can help protect a threatened species like polar bears for generations to come.
VIDEO | Polar Rovers: The Best Way to See Wild Polar Bears
Safely view polar bears in their remote tundra habitat near Churchill, Manitoba, Canada—the Polar Bear Capital of the World—aboard Nat Hab's exclusive Polar Rovers. Discover how these custom tundra vehicles will elevate your bear-watching experience.
VIDEO | Remember When?
Remember when you were young? Did you play outside? Did you explore? Children have an amazing sense of wonder when they're immersed in nature. Most of us tend to lose it as adults. But when you meet the polar bears of Churchill, it comes flooding back. When you watch this short video, you’ll get a feel for the childlike wonder that a polar bear encounter in Churchill offers.
WEBINAR | Preparing for Your Polar Bear Adventure
Originally presented September 13, 2023
Fall is just around the corner, and that means it’s almost time for the largest gathering of polar bears in the wild! Get ready for an adventure in the "accessible Arctic" as Expedition Leader Eleanor Edye shares her travel tips for our polar bear-viewing tours in Churchill, Manitoba. Learn all about the itinerary, transportation, accommodations, how to pack to stay warm and dry on the tundra, and what activities to expect, from wildlife drives in our custom Polar Rovers, to dog sledding, cultural activities, helicopter flights and more.
Fall is just around the corner, and that means it’s almost time for the largest gathering of polar bears in the wild! Get ready for an adventure in the "accessible Arctic" as Expedition Leader Eleanor Edye shares her travel tips for our polar bear-viewing tours in Churchill, Manitoba. Learn all about the itinerary, transportation, accommodations, how to pack to stay warm and dry on the tundra, and what activities to expect, from wildlife drives in our custom Polar Rovers, to dog sledding, cultural activities, helicopter flights and more.
WEBINAR | Polar Senses: What Polar Bears See (and Hear, and Smell…)
Originally presented August 21, 2023
You've heard of walking a mile in someone's shoes -- but what about walking a mile in a polar bear’s paws? Join Expedition Leader Kristina Disney to explore the world through the "polar senses" of a polar bear. Find out what appeals to their appetite, what they listen to and look for on the tundra, and what they can learn from a single sniff of the Arctic air. Plus, learn how you can hone your own polar senses on a trip to witness the planet’s largest gathering of polar bears!
You've heard of walking a mile in someone's shoes -- but what about walking a mile in a polar bear’s paws? Join Expedition Leader Kristina Disney to explore the world through the "polar senses" of a polar bear. Find out what appeals to their appetite, what they listen to and look for on the tundra, and what they can learn from a single sniff of the Arctic air. Plus, learn how you can hone your own polar senses on a trip to witness the planet’s largest gathering of polar bears!
WEBINAR | The Astounding Dietary Adaptations of Polar Bears
Originally presented August 9, 2023
Did you know polar bears exist almost exclusively on seal meat? Join biologist and Expedition Leader Kristina Disney as she explains how the king of the Arctic has evolved to thrive on a hyper-carnivorous diet, and how, as an apex predator, they represent the entire Arctic food chain. She’ll also explain the process of bioaccumulation and how polar bears have adapted to overcome the harmful effects of toxins in their environment, particularly an excess of Vitamin A.
Did you know polar bears exist almost exclusively on seal meat? Join biologist and Expedition Leader Kristina Disney as she explains how the king of the Arctic has evolved to thrive on a hyper-carnivorous diet, and how, as an apex predator, they represent the entire Arctic food chain. She’ll also explain the process of bioaccumulation and how polar bears have adapted to overcome the harmful effects of toxins in their environment, particularly an excess of Vitamin A.
WEBINAR | 50 Years of Protecting Polar Bears
Originally presented July 12, 2023
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Agreement on the Conservation of Polar Bears, a multi-nation alliance that kicked off a half century of new polar bear protections and research. Join World Wildlife Fund’s Manager of Arctic Wildlife, Elisabeth Kruger, and Nat Hab’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Court Whelan, for a look back at the past five decades of polar bear preservation and a discussion of what’s next, from collar-mapping efforts to conservation travel.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Agreement on the Conservation of Polar Bears, a multi-nation alliance that kicked off a half century of new polar bear protections and research. Join World Wildlife Fund’s Manager of Arctic Wildlife, Elisabeth Kruger, and Nat Hab’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Court Whelan, for a look back at the past five decades of polar bear preservation and a discussion of what’s next, from collar-mapping efforts to conservation travel.
WEBINAR | A Year in the Life of a Polar Bear: 2023 Edition
Originally presented June 7, 2023
Enter the realm of the King of the North as we explore the annual life cycle of the polar bear. Expedition Leader Eleanor Edye will uncover captivating facts about polar bear biology and behavior, spotlighting the unique traits that set polar bears apart from their North American black and brown counterparts. By the end, you'll gain a profound comprehension of these majestic marine mammals and their Arctic home.
Enter the realm of the King of the North as we explore the annual life cycle of the polar bear. Expedition Leader Eleanor Edye will uncover captivating facts about polar bear biology and behavior, spotlighting the unique traits that set polar bears apart from their North American black and brown counterparts. By the end, you'll gain a profound comprehension of these majestic marine mammals and their Arctic home.
