Videos & Webinars
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 | 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.
