This image was from our hotel on the island of Hokkaido. Each night we had an impressive fireworks show. Camera: OM-1 Mark ll Lens: 12-40mm Exposure: 23 seconds at F/11 #fireworks #Hokkaido #Japan #OMSystem

Whooper swans come in for landing in Japan. Camera: OM-1 Mark ll Lens: 50-200mm f/2.8 #whooperswan #whooperswans #japan #wildlife #swan #swans

Portia is ours — Bear 6. At 14, she’s spending the final months with her 2-year-old cubs, now big enough to help hunt seals and fatten up for spring. Soon she’ll wean them, and they’ll head onto the sea ice alone. She’ll then focus on herself before her next pregnancy. pbears.org/4rnQ43n #polarbears

Recent research shows that polar bears on the sea ice show more variation in weight gain on the sea ice than previously thought, which may make them more vulnerable to loss of summer sea ice. Learn more ⬇️ https://pbears.org/42E814u

Another beautiful evening in Kyoto 🇯🇵 Traditional dinner + learning about the life of a Maiko—an apprentice geiko (“dance child”) training in dance, music, and song. She was just 18, deeply committed and happy with her path. Full transparency: a background line between two boards was removed. #kyoto

Just chilling in Tokyo before our Japan Winter Wildlife Tour begins. This series is from our hotel window, looking down on the pier in Yokohama, and a couple of pics from a trip to Map and Yodobashi Camera. Hoping we have a lot of snow with the snow monkeys! #tokyo #Japan

Want to teach your students or kids about polar bears? Check out our Paws up for Polar Bears unit! This unit focuses on polar bear ecology, the Arctic, and the impacts of climate change on habitats and natural processes, all while instilling a stewardship ethic. https://pbears.org/3SvXbbq

Hey teachers and educators, looking for curriculum ideas? In our Mom & Me unit, students will learn about the relationship between sea ice and polar bear populations and about the ways climate change impacts the sea ice ecosystem in the Arctic. pbears.org/49CDbcY

Still deciding which photos to keep? Let Mylio Photos help! Live Q&A 📅 Tuesday & Thursday ⏰ 11:30 AM PT Friday Coffee Break ☕ Smarter Culling for 2026: Using Flags and Stars with Confidence 👉 Join them live: hubs.la/Q03_03z_0 #mylio #myliophotos #photographytools

Polar bear cubs’ long journey to adulthood begins in the cozy confines of a maternal den, which provide critical shelter to fragile new-born cubs. Learn about the basics of polar bear denning: pbears.org/48mh2PY

Happy New Year! 🥳 Kicking off the year with a bald eagle photo from Minnesota. Read the full story in this month’s Natural Note, plus grab a FREE wallpaper and a printable Jan 2026 calendar. bit.ly/jan26natnote OM-1 II · 150–400mm · 1/640 · f/5.6 · ISO 200 #BirdPhotography #BaldEagle #Minnesota

New podcast out! 🐻‍❄️ I joined Resilience Gone Wild to talk polar bears, resilience, and how to stay steady when life shifts beneath us—especially during the holidays and year’s turning. Go With the FLOE 🎧 pod.link/1765376951/e... #NatureAsTeacher #Resilience #PodcastRecommendations

Over the past year, we have made significant progress together on behalf of the world’s polar bears. Here are our Top 10 accomplishments from the past year, all made possible by your support and generosity! youtu.be/nw5MQfzZd-c

For 40+ years, the U.S. gov has conducted highly respected & productive polar bear research. At a time when many in power question the value of gov-supported scientific research, some involved express concern about what is at stake. Learn why gov-led polar bear research is vital. pbears.org/4a1eRVE

Polar bears don’t recognize borders, but they’re affected by national and international politics. Yesterday, our team shared the latest updates on the political changes we’re watching, and what it means for polar bears and their Arctic home. View the recording: youtu.be/uJQYZLx55hI

Polar bears are affected by national and international politics. Join us for a special panel with our team on Thurs, Dec 11 at 4 CT. We’ll share insights on the political changes we’re watching and what it means for polar bears and their Arctic home. Register here: pbears.org/44wJj6D

Want to rewatch a Tundra Connections broadcast or catch up on one you missed? View the fall 2025 season episodes below that streamed live from the tundra during polar bear season in Churchill, Manitoba. pbears.org/44QnL4H

Mylio Photos Product Evangelist Angela Andrieux has a new Coffee Break session: 𝘼𝙡𝙗𝙪𝙢𝙨 𝙈𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚: 𝙀𝙖𝙨𝙮 𝙒𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙥 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙨. Albums are one of the easiest tools to organize your photos without changing your Folder structure. Be sure to check it out! youtu.be/wQmpv-_HyZo?... #mylio

Looking for holiday gift ideas that support polar bears? We’re here to help you check off this year’s gift list with thoughtful ideas that support polar bear conservation. Check out a few of our favorite things, below. pbears.org/3KkUgkx

Check out what's happening at Mylio Photos this week! 🗓️ Events Calendar: hubs.la/Q03TWFDL0 They have plenty of great content on their YouTube channel if you're looking for Mylio tips over the coming holiday break: www.youtube.com/@MylioPhotos Thankful for Mylio Photos! #PhotographyTools #mylio

In honor of Polar Bear Week, @jrnymag.bsky.social shared some of the most interesting facts about polar bears! See how many of them you know in the below article.

Mylio Photos Monday! Backing up your photo library is extremely important, but it can seem like a daunting task. In this Coffee Break session, host Laurie Rubin walks you through the basics of backing up with Mylio Vaults—protect your photographs with confidence and ease. youtu.be/SlPRiv033fU?...

When researchers first looked at pregnancy rates among the polar bears of Hudson Bay in the early 90s, the results were promising. However, a recent study has uncovered a striking decline. We talked to the study authors about what they’re seeing and why. pbears.org/3JAf1Zo

I came across this scene while working in Churchill for @polarbearsinternational.org. These boulders encrusted in ice give me hope for colder temps, which will eventually freeze Hudson Bay. Once the bay freezes, the polar bears will be able to get back out to hunt. OM-1 Mark II & Leica 9mm F/1.7

Working on the Arctic Documentary Project for @polarbearsinternational.org - A mother polar bear and her cub wait on Hudson Bay’s rocky shore. Taken Nov 9 — still no sea ice. The sooner the bay freezes, the better for them, so they can eat. OM-1 Mark II & 150-400mm F/4.5 w/ 1.2X TC #polarbears

Polar bears were never meant to live in the rocks... but sometimes they do, like this younger bear walking along the shoreline on Hudson Bay as he waits for the bay to freeze. Camera: OM System OM-1 Mark II Lens: 150-400mm F/4.5 ISO 400 #polarbears #wildlifephotography #HudsonBay

The tundra looks different this year—maybe from Churchill’s dry summer and low rainfall. Some say the ponds are draining as permafrost melts. I don't have proof to support this idea, but I hope someone’s doing good science to confirm or deny. OM-1 Mark ll & 12-40mm F/2.8 ISO 200 #churchill #tundra

This scene was shot in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, on November 6. As you can see, there was no measurable snow last week. It was chilly, though, with the wind and temperatures near 16°F. Not the normal temps and snow I'm used to. The scenery is still beautiful, however. OM-1 Mark ll & 12-40mm F/2.8

Our staff scientist Alysa McCall joined @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy this morning live from the tundra to talk Polar Bear Week, polar bears and climate change, and what Polar Bears International is doing to help polar bear conservation and coexistence efforts. pbears.org/47HOHEn

It's #PolarBearWeek! We’re raising funds to support our coexistence efforts—helping polar bears & people live safely with each other. Thanks to generous donors, your gift today will be doubled (up to $50,000!) to help ensure polar bears can roam the sea ice for years to come. pbears.org/donate

Join amazing animal animator @aaronblaiseart.bsky.social today for a very special Tundra Connections webcast! Aaron will tell us about his artistic approach as he teaches us how to draw polar bears and explain why he is passionate about conservation. Register here: pbears.org/4nFstZD

It's Polar Bear Week! 🐻‍❄️ We have an exciting week ahead, join us! Tune into our Tundra Connections webcasts, live from the tundra, watch our @exploreorg live polar bear cams, and learn more about Polar Bear Week: pbears.org/polarbearweek

Polar Bears International has recently published its own guidelines for photographers and filmmakers using drones to capture wildlife in the Arctic. Learn more about this project and check out the guidelines in PetaPixel’s article, below. pbears.org/3JwZNEc

This season in Churchill is by far the warmest I've ever experienced since 1989, when I started visiting. These ptarmigan near Hudson Bay have molted white right on schedule, but without the snow that is usually here, they're easy prey. 📸 OM System OM-1 Mark II & 150–400mm 1/100 @ f/5.6, ISO 400

The November Natural Note is here! 🐒 Learn how ring-tailed lemurs—and 98% of lemur species—face extinction and what you can do to help. 📸 Plus, grab a free November 2025 calendar + wallpaper: naturalexposures.cmail19.com/t/r-e-tktyld... OM-1 Mark II & 150-400mm #Lemurs #Conservation

Our fall season of free Tundra Connections broadcasts is underway, streaming live from the tundra near Churchill, Manitoba! See wild polar bears, learn from polar bear scientists and other experts, and ask questions live. Check out this season's schedule️: pbears.org/4hCNZwX

Are you watching our @explore.org polar bear live cams? We've been treated to some sweet moments with moms and their cubs the last few days! Tune in: pbears.org/polarbearcams

For Mylio Photos Monday, pour yourself a cup of joe and check out their Coffee Break session 𝙀𝙛𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜: 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙑𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙤𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙈𝙮𝙡𝙞𝙤 𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙨. Product Evangelist Angela Andrieux gives you the best tips for sharing your photos and videos with friends, family, and social media.

It’s been a long year! Join us today for a live chat from the tundra where we will share things worth celebrating, updates from the polar bear world, and what Polar Bears International has been up to around the Arctic. Add to your calendar: https://pbears.org/4qlMZ44

Good times at the Bozeman Camera Photo Expo this last weekend. Be sure to stop by Bozeman Camera if you're in the area to say hi to Marshal and the crew - great shop, one of the best! youtu.be/0yh9z1STmuc?...

Join us today in celebrating the end of an era as we bid a happy retirement to our original roving mobile broadcast studio and home away from home: Tundra Buggy One. We'll share our favorite moments and update you on what’s to come! Add to your calendar: https://pbears.org/3WgZIr5

This week at Mylio Photos: • Live Q&A – Tuesday & Thursday, 11:30 AM PT | 2:30 PM ET - Open forum to answer your questions! • Coffee Break – Friday, 10/17 11:30 AM PT | 2:30 PM ET: Effortless Exporting: Share Your Photos and Videos with Mylio Photos 📅 Explore and RSVP here: hubs.la/Q03N7KdX0

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

#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

🎙️ Season 2 of the Resilience Gone Wild podcast is here - new episodes every two weeks! Tomorrow's episode with host Jessica Morgenthal is all about dragons and honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month🎗💓 🎧 Don't miss it! resiliencegonewild.com #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #dragonboating #podcast

Mylio Photos Monday - ONE QUICK HABIT THAT KEEPS YOUR MYLIO LIBRARY MANAGEABLE - on their blog. 👉 Read the full guide: hubs.la/Q03MbdHQ0 #MylioPhotos #photoorganizing #PhotographyTools #myliophotosmonday

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

The Hyacinth Macaw — the world’s largest flying parrot — is listed as 𝘝𝘶𝘭𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 and needs our help. 💙 This month’s Natural Note, “𝘏𝘺𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘯 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘮𝘴,” explores its story. 🎁 Free wallpaper + Oct 2025 calendar inside, too! 🔗 naturalexposures.cmail20.com/t/r-e-tkydhk... #HyacinthMacaw

Mylio Photos Monday tip! Product Evangelist Angela Andrieux explains mobile sync options in her Coffee Break session 𝙐𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙤𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙎𝙮𝙣𝙘 𝙎𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙮𝙡𝙞𝙤 𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙨. Check it out in the link below! youtu.be/cpShBqtqV0k?... #myliophotos #photoorganizing #PhotographyTools #myliophotosmonday

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