As the Arctic warms and the sea ice melts, more polar bears are spending more time ashore in more places, and for longer periods. Our coexistence efforts help aim to help keep polar bears and people live safely alongside each other. Learn more below. https://youtu.be/S4qjNYHB2m4

After several years of testing and training the AI, our Bear-dar radar had its first real-world deployment in the Canadian high Arctic this summer! Geoff York spoke with The Weather Channel about this project and how it can help protect communities in the north. https://pbears.org/4oWm7pT

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 us @ 1pm CT today for a very special webcast featuring acclaimed animator @aaronblaiseart.bsky.social! To celebrate the release of his new short film Snow Bear, the former Disney animator will join us on the tundra to draw polar bears live. Register: pbears.org/4nFstZD

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

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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

Polar bears did keto before it was cool. This blubber hunting ice bear thrives on fat, eating less protein, fruits, and vegetables than any of its cousins. Tune in to our Tundra Connections live chat to do a deeper dive into the diets of the world’s biggest bear. Add to calendar: pbears.org/47kHzxy

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

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

Join us today to learn about concrete tools and actions that youth, teachers, classrooms, schools, and more can take to positively influence our shared future. Together, our voices are strong—and what’s good for people is good for polar bears, too! Register: https://pbears.org/4ocetrm

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

Two of our @explore.org cams are live & we're seeing some great wildlife! This bear was spotted among the fall foliage earlier this week. Keep an eye on our Polar Bear Cams page to see all the action live from the tundra near Churchill, Manitoba. More cams will be live soon! pbears.org/polarbearcams

"Various estimates put the amount of carbon contained within permafrost in the N. Hemisphere at anywhere from 1,400 Gt to 17,000 Gt. Polar Bears International's chief climate scientist said humans emit about 40 Gt of carbon per year currently, by comparison." https://pbears.org/476WqMc

Polar Bears International is thrilled to be able to accept donor-advised funds (DAFs)! On DAF Day, a new day of giving, take action for polar bear conservation by recommending a grant through your donor-advised fund. #DAFday pbears.org/daf

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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. https://pbears.org/3VSgwV1

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

#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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 🌎

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

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

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...

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 🌎

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 youtu.be/0ZrpMRBuofI

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

Arctic Sea Ice Fact #1: Sea ice is to the Arctic ecosystem as soil is to the forest. youtu.be/6qhkHXgYzNw

It's #ArcticSeaIceDay! We're counting down w/ sea ice facts from Dr. Flavio Lehner. ❄️#2: Polar bears rely on sea ice to efficiently catch their main prey, ice seals. youtu.be/oEVZpEB7wUo

#ArcticSeaIceDay is July 15! We're counting down w/ sea ice facts from Dr. Flavio Lehner. ❄️#3: Arctic sea ice is important to people living in the North, providing a platform for transportation and increased access to food. But people around the world need sea ice, too. youtu.be/Wy6AnsTLBQY

#ArcticSeaIceDay is July 15! We're counting down w/ sea ice facts from Dr. Flavio Lehner. ❄️#4: Arctic sea ice is declining in both extent and thickness due to human-caused climate warming. youtu.be/xVwSlSw7kX0

#ArcticSeaIceDay is July 15! We're counting down w/ sea ice facts from Dr. Flavio Lehner. ❄️#5: Less sea ice means the extra heat is absorbed into the ocean, which means less heat is reflected away from the Earth, which equals disrupted climates. youtu.be/mnPnam4riAQ

#ArcticSeaIceDay is July 15! We're counting down w/ sea ice facts from Dr. Flavio Lehner. ❄️#6: Some sea ice still remains in the Arctic year-round, with the lowest extent occurring each summer in September. youtu.be/qm5_EK4hkko

#ArcticSeaIceDay is July 15! We're counting down w/ sea ice facts from Dr. Flavio Lehner. ❄️#7: If we breach goals set at the Paris Climate Agreement, the Hudson Bay polar bears will likely become extinct during the next few decades. youtu.be/a5OWakOlgA8