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Ilya Mordvintsev: Numerous polar bears on land during ice-free season this year

Ilya Mordvintsev: Numerous polar bears on land during ice-free season this year

10 November 2023

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Second phase of polar bear population count in Yakutia

Second phase of polar bear population count in Yakutia

15 October 2023

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New polar bear protection project in Chukotka

New polar bear protection project in Chukotka

19 July 2023

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Today is International Polar Bear Day

Today is International Polar Bear Day

27 February 2023

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King of the Arctic’s birthday celebrated today

King of the Arctic’s birthday celebrated today

29 December 2022

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Ilya Mordvintsev: Polar bear research to continue in upcoming year

Ilya Mordvintsev: Polar bear research to continue in upcoming year

27 December 2022

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Female polar bear rescued in Krasnoyarsk Territory

Female polar bear rescued in Krasnoyarsk Territory

6 September 2022

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Environment minister: We are starting this year first polar bear count

Environment minister: We are starting this year first polar bear count

26 July 2022

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Polar bear rescued in Dikson

Polar bear rescued in Dikson

21 July 2022

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RGS and Defence Ministry to clean up two islands in the Arctic

RGS and Defence Ministry to clean up two islands in the Arctic

27 May 2022

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Bear cubs counted on Medvezhyi Islands

Bear cubs counted on Medvezhyi Islands

22 May 2022

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King of the Arctic celebrates International Polar Bear Day

King of the Arctic celebrates International Polar Bear Day

27 February 2022

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Polar bear film shot in Russian Arctic National Park

Polar bear film shot in Russian Arctic National Park

7 February 2022

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29 December: Polar bears’ birthday

29 December: Polar bears’ birthday

29 December 2021

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Today is International Bear Day

Today is International Bear Day

13 December 2021

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Lone polar bear cases under experts’ control

Lone polar bear cases under experts’ control

1 November 2021

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Unusual images of a polar bear caught on camera

Unusual images of a polar bear caught on camera

22 October 2021

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Rare photos of polar bears exhibited in Gorky Park

Rare photos of polar bears exhibited in Gorky Park

22 September 2021

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Research expedition completed in the Arctic

Research expedition completed in the Arctic

13 September 2021

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Master of the Arctic laboratory research begins

Master of the Arctic laboratory research begins

29 July 2021

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WWF Polar Bear Patrol at work on Russia’s east coast

WWF Polar Bear Patrol at work on Russia’s east coast

The bear cub Ayon was saved by the Polar Bear Patrol in 2011

A polar bear on the observation site of the Vaygach polar station

A polar bear on the East Siberian Sea shore

A polar bear on the East Siberian Sea shore

A polar bear on the East Siberian Sea shore

In the summer of 2014, polar bears used to stalk the Fyodorov Polar Station

In the summer of 2014, polar bears used to stalk the Fyodorov Polar Station

In the summer of 2014, polar bears used to stalk the Fyodorov Polar Station

Milana in the Volokolamsk sanctuary of the Moscow zoo

Milana in the Volokolamsk sanctuary of the Moscow zoo

Milana in the Volokolamsk sanctuary of the Moscow zoo

Milana in the Volokolamsk sanctuary of the Moscow zoo

Milana in the Volokolamsk sanctuary of the Moscow zoo

Milana in the Volokolamsk sanctuary of the Moscow zoo

Ayon in the Volokolamsk sanctuary of the Moscow zoo

Ayon in the Volokolamsk sanctuary of the Moscow zoo

Ayon in the Volokolamsk sanctuary of the Moscow zoo

Ayon in the Volokolamsk sanctuary of the Moscow zoo

Ayon in the Volokolamsk sanctuary of the Moscow zoo

Ayon in the Volokolamsk sanctuary of the Moscow zoo

During pregnancy, a female bear has to hunt for food because she needs to double her weight

Polar bears do not hibernate; only pregnant females lie in the den

A female polar bear does not give birth to more than five cubs in the course of her life

A female bear’s pregnancy lasts 230–240 days, after which she gives birth to tiny bear cubs weighing 400–750 g

Polar bears are considered among the most caring and dedicated mothers in the animal kingdom

Newborn bear cubs need round-the-clock care

A mother takes care of her cubs for two years until they reach maturity

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