Why can't we move polar bears to Antarctica? Although it sounds like an easy solution as we lose Arctic sea ice, the risks of relocation far outweigh the benefits. Our experts answer this commonly asked question in our Ask the Experts series. hpbears.org/3NWKt2J

A polar bear mother's story is one of resilience, survival, and an uncertain future in a rapidly changing world. Learn more about one mother's Arctic journey as she guides her young cub across Hudson Bay and how your support can help protect their sea ice home. pbears.org/3EfaF79

Polar bears don’t recognize borders, but national & int'l politics have a big impact on their future. Last week our team hosted a special panel to share insights on the political changes we’re watching & what they mean for polar bears & their Arctic home. View the recording: pbears.org/4uQVbel

Polar bears can eat over 100lbs (45kg) of blubber in one sitting! Scientists sometimes call them lipivores; their main source of calories comes from fat, or blubber, from their seal prey. Polar bears don’t digest carbs or proteins as well as brown bears do. pbears.org/diet

Photographing the Andean Condor has been a lifelong dream, and I was able to do so this past April in South America. More about my experience and download a FREE wallpaper and printable May 2026 calendar featuring this month's Natural Note, Andean Condor, at naturalexposures.com/private/natu...

Did you know that ecologists use math to test theories and make predictions? Learn how one researcher combined field data on polar bears with mathematical models to make predictions about polar bears in the face of climate change. pbears.org/3EqPvDf

Spring is mating season for polar bears! Mating season can vary slightly based on the polar bear population, but it typically lasts from March to May, with the peak around late April. Learn more about their fascinating mating behaviour below. pbears.org/3UktcmH

📣 Something new is launching this week at Mylio Photos — plus all of our regular favorites! 👉 Register for all events at hubs.la/Q04dr-fL0 #mylio #myliophotos

I call this image "I want to be a sheep." You just have to love dogs, which I do. This big, beautiful Maremma Sheepdog is part of the team at the estancia I'm working at, where he helps protect his sheep buddies from pumas. OM-1 Mark II & 50-200mm F/2.8 1/320th @ F/7.1, ISO 200 #dogs #sheepdogs

Polar bears have evolved to prey on seals; they depend on the high-fat blubber they provide. A thick layer of fat helps keep the bears warm in the Arctic & helps them survive when food is scarce. Learn more about a polar bears' diet & why a platform of sea ice is crucial for hunting: pbears.org/diet

We’re excited to share how you helped us make a significant impact in the first quarter of 2026. Take a look at a few highlights from our science, education, advocacy, and outreach teams in the first quarter of 2026, and read the full report here: pbears.org/4mpyFpG

Polar Bears International works at the intersection of science, conservation, and education to protect polar bears and the sea ice they depend on. Your donation funds that work directly, and we can't do it without you. Let's make an impact in the Arctic, together. pbears.org/donate

Can polar bears adapt to longer summers on land? The short answer: no. A 2024 study from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Washington State University monitored polar bears on land during summer near the Hudson Bay to try and answer this question. Find out what they learned. pbears.org/48f6od0

A group of Sandhill Cranes seeks relief from record-breaking heat under a center-pivot irrigation sprinkler. Read the full story in this month’s 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙚: 𝙍𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙛 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙩, plus download a FREE wallpaper & a printable April 2026 calendar: naturalexposures.cmail19.com/t/r-e-tkklld...

Do polar bears see in colour? Dr. Thea Bechshoft answers a reader's question: “What colours can polar bears see? Are they able to see the colours in the northern lights?” https://pbears.org/4df8P5o

Polar bears are universally recognized the world over. Their large body size, white fur, hooked claws, and small ears are all defining features of a predator that is highly adapted to the Arctic environment. But how did these features evolve? Learn more: pbears.org/3TVwduB

Have you watched our explore.org Northern Lights Cam? Zen out to the dancing lights from the comfort of your own home, and maybe even see some meteors. The best time to see the show is between 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. ET. Watch the cam live: pbears.org/northern-lights-cam

What do polar bears do in spring? After the cold, dark hardship of winter, spring is feasting and mating season for polar bears. Learn more about what spring means for polar bears and how its changing in a warming Arctic. https://pbears.org/46Tjuif

@polarbearsinternational.org is working to help keep polar bears away from Churchill's landfill after the waste management facility the town built burned down in 2024. Read more in this piece by The Walrus. It features my photos of bears in less appealing conditions than we're used to. #polarbears

When researchers first looked at polar bear pregnancy rates in Hudson Bay in the early 90s, btwn 80-100% of adult females were pregnant between '82 & '90 on avg. However, a recent study found a striking decline. We talked to study authors about what they’re seeing & why. https://pbears.org/3JAf1Zo

Another nice piece, this one by @popsci.com, about our work with @polarbearsinternational.org, that came out on International Polar Bear Day. #polarbear #polarbears #wildlifephotography

Looking for something different on the Shiretoko Peninsula in Japan. We stopped when we saw these beautiful bull Sika deer feeding among the colorful fishing floats. Japan has a lot of deer, and they have no natural predators. It's a difficult problem. Camera: iPhone 16 Pro

Honored to have my work from the Arctic Documentary Project featured by @petapixel.bsky.social. It was all about polar bears for International Polar Bear Day, a special day founded by my friends at @polarbearsinternational.org to celebrate mother polar bears with cubs emerging from their dens.

This still photograph of a red fox getting pestered by a raven while trying to finish the fish meal he scavenged was pulled from the OM-1's 4K video mode. Not perfect, but certainly good enough to share this amazing moment. Pretty funny to watch. Hokkaido, Japan OM System OM-1 Mark II & 150-400mm

In the Canada Goose store in downtown Tokyo. How fun it was to walk into the store and find this copy of Goose People, featuring my work from the Arctic Documentary Project with @polarbearsinternational.org in the 2017 book produced by Canada Goose.

#DYK that baby polar bears are only about 500g when they're born? Cubs are born in dens under the snow. Learn about polar bear denning & why this is period of a polar bear's life is one of their most vulnerable: pbears.org/48mh2PY Footage was captured at Zoo Sauvage de Saint-Félicien.

We're proud to have earned a Candid. Platinum Seal of Transparency again for 2026! We're also proud to be a 4-star charity on Charity Navigator. We've earned the highest rankings @ these trusted nonprofit rating orgs based on our strong financial health & commitment to accountability & transparency.

As I look all around me, there are full-frame cameras everywhere, very few MFT. But there seems to be hope for MFT. Do photographers really need everything that comes with full-frame, including the expense and weight, for Facebook and Instagram? I certainly don't. bit.ly/4tFD6ju #microfourthirds

Back on the road in Japan after a few nights in Tokyo. This image of a Steller's sea eagle was shot two weeks ago on our first photo tour. Hoping the ice has survived for this next group. It's been warm since we were last up north. OM-1 Mark II & 150-400mm 1/200, F/8 ISO 200 #eagles #japan

Northern lights season is here! Our live cam is streaming daily from Churchill, Canada, in partnership with explore.org. The best time to see the show is between 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. ET. Watch the cam live: pbears.org/northern-lights-cam

International Polar Bear Day is less than 3 weeks away! Join us in this special day as we celebrate moms and cubs and discuss why it's crucial to protect them. Learn more about International #PolarBearDay: pbears.org/intlpolarbearday

Synchronicity between two red-crowned cranes on their way to flight. Just two of the many hundreds we've seen and photographed during our trip to Japan. Camera: OM-1 Mark ll Lens: 150-400mm F/4.5 #cranes #birdphotography #Japan #wildlife

Talons Out! Steller's Sea Eagles, in battle. Hokkaido, Japan Camera: OM-1 Mark ll Lens: 150-400mm F/4.5 #eagle #eagles #japan #hokkaido #wildlifephotography #OMSystem

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