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From cubs and habitat to status and threats, learn about all things polar bears from the leading polar bear nonprofit.
From their origin story and characteristics to their habitat and diet, we’re giving you an in-depth look into the life of a polar bear. Annual Newsmagazines 2025 PBI Annual Newsm
Our Senior Director of Conservation discusses recent research findings that show that bear spray is an important and effective deterrence tool in all areas where bears occur, even
Polar bears are forever linked to the Arctic sea ice, where they hunt their seal prey. The bears are found in five range states: the U.S. (Alaska), Canada, Russia, Greenland, and N
Learn about the life of a polar bear from mating and birthing to their diet and habitat and how a warming Arctic affects their ecosystem
From fur to ears, to paws and claws, polar bears are built for cold and a life hunting seals on the ice.
Are Polar Bears Endangered? The IUCN Polar Bear Specialist Group lists the polar bear as a vulnerable species, citing sea ice loss from climate change as the single biggest threat
In summer, polar bears curl up on the sea ice, sometimes using a block of ice or a paw as a pillow. Landlocked bears sleep on the tundra or dig sleeping pits in the sand or gravel
Here, you’ll find fun activities, polar bear facts, info on climate warming, and how you can be a part of the solution.
Seeing polar bears in the wild and learning about the challenges they face can inspire people to get involved in their conservation. But we must also ensure that the bears aren’t