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The Arctic: Territory of Dialogue forum participants discuss environmental rehabilitation

The Arctic: Territory of Dialogue forum participants discuss environmental rehabilitation

10 April 2019

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Ilya Mordvintsev: We cannot influence global warming, but we can change our behaviour

Ilya Mordvintsev: We cannot influence global warming, but we can change our behaviour

8 April 2019

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Expert: We are on the verge of global changes in the life of polar bears

Expert: We are on the verge of global changes in the life of polar bears

11 March 2019

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Expert: Many people in the Arctic have no experience living near bears

Expert: Many people in the Arctic have no experience living near bears

5 March 2019

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White as the Arctic

White as the Arctic

27 February 2019

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Experts: Dumps in villages attract polar bears

Experts: Dumps in villages attract polar bears

26 February 2019

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King of the Arctic’s birthday

King of the Arctic’s birthday

29 December 2018

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The polar bear: Educating little children to save big bears

7 December 2018

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Polar bear protection and restoration discussed in Sochi

Polar bear protection and restoration discussed in Sochi

8 October 2018

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Children from Norilsk will learn how to protect polar bears

Children from Norilsk will learn how to protect polar bears

8 October 2018

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Russian Academy of Sciences’ Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution studies polar bear population count and density

Russian Academy of Sciences’ Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution studies polar bear population count and density

5 September 2018

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Researchers to use tracking collars to study polar bears’ behaviour during ice-free period

Researchers to use tracking collars to study polar bears’ behaviour during ice-free period

4 September 2018

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Polar bears to help assess the condition of Arctic ecosystems

Polar bears to help assess the condition of Arctic ecosystems

7 August 2018

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Expert: We made the first approach to counting polar bears

Expert: We made the first approach to counting polar bears

1 August 2018

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US-Russia commission presents new polar bear statistics

US-Russia commission presents new polar bear statistics

31 July 2018

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Russia-US Polar Bear Commission’s research group meets in Chukotka

Russia-US Polar Bear Commission’s research group meets in Chukotka

25 July 2018

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How climate changes affect polar bears: Studies on Yamal

How climate changes affect polar bears: Studies on Yamal

23 July 2018

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Polar bear research expedition finishes

Polar bear research expedition finishes

4 May 2018

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Researchers explore Medvezhyi Islands

Researchers explore Medvezhyi Islands

16 April 2018

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Research expedition arrives at Franz Josef Land

Research expedition arrives at Franz Josef Land

16 April 2018

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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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