Polar bears are the largest land predators on Earth, weighing up to 10 times the size of a man.

A close-up image of a polar bear's powerful paws

Polar bears are the largest land predators on Earth, weighing up to 10 times the size of a man.

 A close-up image of a polar bear's powerful paws

Adapted perfectly for their icy habitat, polar bears are excellent swimmers and can travel vast distances across the frozen Arctic.

A polar bear swimming through the Arctic Ocean

 Polar bears hold deep significance in Arctic cultures, symbolizing strength, resilience, and the harsh beauty of the north.

 Inuit people hunting alongside polar bears (historical image)

Polar bears are sensitive indicators of climate change. The loss of sea ice threatens their hunting grounds and survival.

 A polar bear standing on shrinking sea ice

International Polar Bear Day, celebrated on February 27th, raises awareness about the threats these magnificent creatures face.

People around the world participating in International Polar Bear Day events

Climate change is the biggest threat to polar bears, causing sea ice to melt and disrupting their food chain.

A graphic depicting the decline of Arctic sea ice

As sea ice shrinks, polar bears struggle to find food and suitable denning areas for their young.

A mother polar bear with her cubs on a shrinking ice floe

The loss of sea ice makes it harder for polar bears to hunt seals, their primary food source.

 A polar bear struggling to find a seal on melting ice

Urgent action is needed to combat climate change and protect the Arctic ecosystem where polar bears thrive.

 Timelapse footage of Arctic sea ice melting

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