Each summer, PBI is proud to partner with the Loran Scholars program by hosting a scholar as a summer outreach program intern. This program recognizes young leaders with strong character, a commitment to service that helps others, and leadership. Meet our Loran Scholars: pbears.org/4etN2Wy
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
Wishing our polar bear community a restful weekend 🤍
Spring and summer are important feasting times for polar bears — especially for mating females, who have to store enough fat to be able to have cubs in the fall. Learn more about the amazing breeding behaviour of polar bears: pbears.org/3WGmHxl
Did you know that a polar bear can consume 20% of its body weight in a single meal? For an adult male, a meal this size would be roughly equal to eating 200+ blocks of butter! Learn more about the polar bear feasting season from Dr. Andrew E. Derocher. pbears.org/3wjqs0O
Our Bear-dar radar system spotted its first polar bear family & provided early warning about the nearby bears, helping prevent a surprise encounter between the bears & weather station staff. Bear-dar is a coexistence tool for communities living alongside polar bears. See footage: pbears.org/4upMcA1
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
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
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
Big, brilliant, and built for the cold, Anuri is a symbol of the wild Arctic. As she guides her young cub across the icy expanse of Hudson Bay, their journey is one of resilience, survival, and an unc...
