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Polar Bears International @polarbearsinternational.org · 12h

Can polar bears go terrestrial and adapt to a land-based diet? The short answer is no. Learn why: pbears.org/45v7LGA: pbears.org/45v7LGA

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Polar Bears International @polarbearsinternational.org · 1d

#DYK Polar bears can eat over 100 lbs (45kg) of blubber in one sitting! Scientists sometimes call them lipivores because their main source of calories comes from marine fat, or blubber, and they don’t digest carbs or proteins as well as brown bears do. Learn more: pbears.org/diet

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Polar Bears International @polarbearsinternational.org · 6d

Polar Bear Week is a month away! Learn more about our week-long polar bear celebration, see our schedule of events, and find out how you can get involved: pbears.org/polarbearweek

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Polar Bears International @polarbearsinternational.org · 8d

September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. This day provides an opportunity to bring awareness to the painful legacy and impact of the residential school system on Canada’s Indigenous peoples. Learn more: https://pbears.org/4mMjINd

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Polar Bears International @polarbearsinternational.org · 12d

Are polar bears affected by wildfires? Although polar bears spend much of their lives on the sea ice, most spend time on land — and a small number build their dens in areas at risk from wildfires. Learn more about how polar bears can be impacted by wildfires: pbears.org/4nqlhS5

Are polar bears affected by wildfires? | Polar Bears International

Although polar bears spend much of their lives on the sea ice, most spend time on land -- and a small number build their dens in areas at risk from wildfires

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Polar Bears International @polarbearsinternational.org · 17d

Sunday Status 🔋💤

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Polar Bears International @polarbearsinternational.org · 19d

Want to see polar bears in person? Join our Tundra Celebration in Churchill, Manitoba, on Oct 28–Nov 2, 2025. PBI staff & scientists will join and share in-field talks, research insights, & personal stories that bring the Arctic to life. Learn more: pbears.org/tundracelebration2025

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Polar Bears International @polarbearsinternational.org · 20d

In their latest issue, Polar Bears International's research fellow, Dr. Louise Archer, discusses her latest research in the Western Hudson Bay region with @ontarionature.bsky.social, and what we're learning about the polar bears that live there. https://catalog.ontarionature.org/fall-2025/page/24-25

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Polar Bears International @polarbearsinternational.org · 21d

Do polar bears have a personal space bubble? Like us, bears can become stressed by their environment, especially if there’s a lot of human activity nearby. Learn more about the latest research, below.
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Do Polar Bears Have a Personal Space Bubble? | Polar Bears International

Polar bears can become stressed by their environment, especially if there’s a lot of human activity nearby. Recent research seeks to understand what is known about polar bear disturbance and address r...

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Polar Bears International @polarbearsinternational.org · 23d

In communities around the Arctic, people living alongside polar bears share many challenges—and opportunities—in common. This summer, we hosted our 2nd community exchange, bringing reps from Canada to Svalbard to share knowledge & ideas for coexisting with polar bears. pbears.org/46kkDy3

Polar Bear Communities Unite Across Continents | Polar Bears International

Polar bear communities spanning two continents and thousands of kilometres are finding shared challenges and opportunities

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Polar Bears International @polarbearsinternational.org · 27d

#DYK? We offer free resources, created by teachers and informal educators, on topics like polar bears, their sea ice home, climate action, & more. Find helpful presentations & handouts to teach your students or children about polar bears & climate action! pbears.org/teachinglear...

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Polar Bears International @polarbearsinternational.org · Sep 3

Hey educators – our free "Integrated STEM – Polar Bear Math & Science" unit integrates math w/ polar bear science in K-12 education & demonstrates how scientific questions can give rise to mathematical questions. pbears.org/integratedstem

Integrated STEM | Polar Bear Math and Science | Polar Bears International

Integrating mathematics with polar science in K-12 education, we demonstrate how scientific questions can give rise to mathematical questions

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Polar Bears International @polarbearsinternational.org · Aug 31

It’s the final day of National Make-A-Will Month! We're offering supporters like you FREE access to Giving Docs, an online tool to easily write your will. It's never too early to start thinking about your legacy—take this simple step today to protect what matters most. pbears.org/makeawill

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Polar Bears International @polarbearsinternational.org · Aug 28

Want polar bears in your inbox? Sign up for our latest news and updates and become part of the community committed to protecting polar bears. pbears.org/newsletter

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Polar Bears International @polarbearsinternational.org · Aug 26

Scientists once speculated polar bears may enter a state of “walking hibernation” during fasting periods, but research disproved this. They lack the ability to withstand long fasts by triggering physiological changes like those seen in hibernating animals. pbears.org/4dOYGJZ

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Polar Bears International @polarbearsinternational.org · Aug 25

Hey teachers and educators! Check out our free units, lessons, and teaching and learning materials available for all ages on topics like polar bears, their sea ice home, climate action, and more. Get to know polar bears with these fun and educational tools! pbears.org/educationcenter

Education Center | Polar Bears International

Polar Bears International offers free teaching and learning materials on polar bears and the Arctic, created by teachers and informal educators.

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Polar Bears International @polarbearsinternational.org · Aug 20

It's never too early to start thinking about your legacy ❄️ Polar Bears International has made it free & simple to create a will through Giving Docs. Get started during National Make-A-Will Month & chill like a polar bear knowing your loved ones & favorite causes are protected. pbears.org/makeawill

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Polar Bears International @polarbearsinternational.org · Aug 19

Did you know polar bear fur isn't actually white?

Our director of conservation outreach & staff scientist Alysa McCall gives insight on polar bear fur & discusses how climate change is affecting polar bear populations on the @iflscience.com podcast.

Polar Bears Don’t Have White Fur And Their Skin Is Actually Black, But Nobody Knows Why

Don't be fooled by these "white" bears. 'Tis but a trick of the light.

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Polar Bears International @polarbearsinternational.org · Aug 18

Why does Arctic sea ice matter?

Arctic sea ice is more than a platform for polar bears and other species to live, hunt, and rest on, it's the basis of the Arctic food chain and the driver of the whole Arctic ecosystem. Learn more: pbears.org/4oMh0JU 🌎

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Polar Bears International @polarbearsinternational.org · Jul 30

We’ve had a busy few months, and we wanted to share a few important impacts from the 2nd quarter of the year, all made possible by the support of this incredible community. Read the full Q2 impact report here: pbears.org/Q22025

A polar bear laying in green shrubs with the text that says, "Q2 Conservation Report. See the progress we're making together for polar bear conservation."

A photo of Polar Bears International's "bear-dar" radar tower that says, "We’ve secured approval to relocate our “Bear-dar” radar system to Eureka, Nunavut, for a High Arctic field trial, a major milestone for safe coexistence with polar bears. A second radar system is in the works, expanding this innovative approach to prevent conflict. These high-impact, proactive measures will protect both polar bears and communities."

Row houses in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway, with text that says, "Our second community exchange brought community representatives from Manitoba and Ontario, Canada, to Svalbard, Norway, to share knowledge on polar bear safety, tourism and more. These global, community-driven exchanges promote international learning about coexistence strategies and strengthen relationships between Arctic communities on the frontlines of polar bear conservation."

A polar bear in the snow with text that says, "We’re tracking what the changes in the U.S. mean for polar bears — and we’re speaking up. This spring, we submitted science-backed policy letters to the U.S. Congress, advocated for the Endangered Species Act, and created a primer on policy affecting polar bears."

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Polar Bears International @polarbearsinternational.org · Jul 29

While some bears are staying out on the last remaining sea ice of the season to try & get a few more meals, many bears are already on shore near Churchill. This curious bear was seen on our Cape Cam. Check out our @explore.org live Cape Cams to see Arctic wildlife: pbears.org/polarbearcams

15 reactions | While some of the bears are choosing to stay out on the last remaining sea ice of the season to try and get a few more meals, many bears have already come ashore near Churchill. This cu...

While some of the bears are choosing to stay out on the last remaining sea ice of the season to try and get a few more meals, many bears have already come ashore near Churchill. This curious bear was....

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Polar Bears International @polarbearsinternational.org · Jul 28

On Arctic Sea Ice Day, Polar Bears International's staff scientist Alysa McCall and Manager of Churchill Field Operations, Kieran McIver, spoke with @cbsnews.com about the key role Arctic sea ice plays in our ecosystem and the importance of protecting it. www.cbsnews.com/video/animal...

Animal populations threatened by Arctic sea ice melt

Tuesday is "Arctic Sea Ice Day," created underscore the needs of animals in northern Canada threatened by Arctic sea ice melt. Alysa McCall, director of conservation outreach for Polar Bears Internati...

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Polar Bears International @polarbearsinternational.org · Jul 24

Each year, our Polar Bear Tracker follows GPS-collared females in Hudson Bay. This helps scientists learn when & how polar bears use their sea ice home, helping us better understand what the species needs to survive and thrive. Read the latest updates on their journeys: pbears.org/44OHSRm 🌎

Polar Bear Tracker Update: Summer 2025 | Polar Bears International

Learn about what these bears have been up to and the different choices they make as they follow the changing sea ice

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Polar Bears International @polarbearsinternational.org · Jul 22

Celebrating those that care for the animals in our AAC Network this week! These valued team members contribute to our shared conservation goals by participating in research, education, & action programs that address the key issues polar bears face. #NZKW2025
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The Role of Zoos in Conservation

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Polar Bears International @polarbearsinternational.org · Jul 21

Have you checked out our beluga live cams? Streaming live from the Churchill River in Churchill, Manitoba, our beluga live cams, in partnership with explore.org, stream weekdays during high tide. The next daily live stream will begin at 3:30pm CDT! pbears.org/belugacams

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