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Seropositivity of Franz Josef Land polar bears for various pathogenic agents

Seropositivity of Franz Josef Land polar bears for various pathogenic agents

5 March 2013

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The polar bear – chances of survival

The polar bear – chances of survival

19 February 2013

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The aerial and shipboard observation of polar bears along coastline of Wrangel Island

The aerial and shipboard observation of polar bears along coastline of Wrangel Island

8 February 2013

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Conference on polar bear conservation set for Year of Environmental Protection

Conference on polar bear conservation set for Year of Environmental Protection

14 January 2013

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Wrangel Island protected area established

Wrangel Island protected area established

29 December 2012

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Polar bear birthday celebrated on December 29

Polar bear birthday celebrated on December 29

29 December 2012

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Melting ice drives bears toward humans

Melting ice drives bears toward humans

8 October 2012

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Poachers become more active on Vaigach Island

Poachers become more active on Vaigach Island

17 August 2012

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Polar bear species older than thought, researchers say

Polar bear species older than thought, researchers say

25 July 2012

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Moscow hosts photo exhibition “Polar Bears: Today and Tomorrow?”

Moscow hosts photo exhibition “Polar Bears: Today and Tomorrow?”

13 July 2012

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Ministry of Natural Resources supports tougher bear skin export regulations

Ministry of Natural Resources supports tougher bear skin export regulations

10 July 2012

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Bear Patrol rescues orphaned polar bear cub

Bear Patrol rescues orphaned polar bear cub

16 April 2012

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Consistent approach is necessary to protect polar bear from extermination

Consistent approach is necessary to protect polar bear from extermination

22 March 2012

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Female polar bears with cubs to be placed under protection of Bear Patrol

Female polar bears with cubs to be placed under protection of Bear Patrol

21 March 2012

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Experts discuss conservation of polar bears

Experts discuss conservation of polar bears

25 February 2012

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Alternations in Arctic ecosystems force polar bears to change feeding habits

Alternations in Arctic ecosystems force polar bears to change feeding habits

12 January 2012

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World Ocean 2011 international exhibition comes to a close in Moscow

World Ocean 2011 international exhibition comes to a close in Moscow

9 December 2011

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Polar bears in the modern world: Survival prospects

Polar bears in the modern world: Survival prospects

29 November 2011

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Global climate change draws the polar bear closer to people

Global climate change draws the polar bear closer to people

25 November 2011

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Latest Polar Bear Programme expedition comes to an end

Latest Polar Bear Programme expedition comes to an end

1 November 2011

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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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