From cubs and habitat to status and threats, learn about all things polar bears from the leading polar bear nonprofit.

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Polar bears range across the circumpolar Arctic, in five “polar bear nations”: Canada, the United States, Russia, Norway, and Greenland. Canada is home to the most polar bears, …

Polar bears are forever linked to the Arctic sea ice, where they hunt their seal prey. The bears are found in five range states: the U.S. (Alaska), Canada, Russia, Greenland, and Norway …

Learn about the life of a polar bear from mating and birthing to their diet and habitat and how a warming Arctic affects their ecosystem

But polar bears are built for those conditions. From fur to skin, to paws and claws, the sea bear’s physique is designed to protect them from the cold, hunt seals, and dominate the Arctic.

Polar bears are perfectly adapted to live in the Arctic. They have many traits that help them not only survive, but thrive, in some of the coldest places on the planet.

The polar bear is classified as a vulnerable species. Learn about the 20 polar bear populations and how they are faring.

In summer, polar bears curl up on the sea ice, sometimes using a block of ice or a paw as a pillow. Landlocked bears sleep on the tundra or dig sleeping pits in the sand or gravel ridges …

Seeing polar bears in the wild and learning about the challenges they face can inspire people to get involved in their conservation. But we must also ensure that the bears aren’t disturbed in a …