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New federal nature reserve established for polar bear conservation

New federal nature reserve established for polar bear conservation

7 March 2018

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27 February – International Polar Bear Day

27 February – International Polar Bear Day

27 February 2018

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A polar bear takes a selfie in the Wrangel Island reserve

A polar bear takes a selfie in the Wrangel Island reserve

17 January 2018

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Think about conservation of polar bears on their birthday

Think about conservation of polar bears on their birthday

29 December 2017

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Polar bears near a Chukotka village are an alarming sign for the population

Polar bears near a Chukotka village are an alarming sign for the population

3 November 2017

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Social interactions of polar bears: Causes and consequences

Social interactions of polar bears: Causes and consequences

19 October 2017

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Polar bears settle next to a village in Chukotka

Polar bears settle next to a village in Chukotka

18 October 2017

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Yakutsk specialists to decide polar bear’s fate

Yakutsk specialists to decide polar bear’s fate

26 September 2017

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Efforts underway to rescue polar bear cub in Yakutia

Efforts underway to rescue polar bear cub in Yakutia

22 September 2017

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Expert: Climate change threatens a decline in the population of polar bears

Expert: Climate change threatens a decline in the population of polar bears

23 August 2017

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International polar bear conference to be held in Chukotka

18 August 2017

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Polar bears spotted at Krestovy ranger station

Polar bears spotted at Krestovy ranger station

14 August 2017

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Nenets Autonomous Area Prosecutor’s Office offers polar bear protection lectures

Nenets Autonomous Area Prosecutor’s Office offers polar bear protection lectures

3 July 2017

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What should you do if you encounter a polar bear?

What should you do if you encounter a polar bear?

29 May 2017

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Year of the Environment: Stepping up action to save polar bears

Year of the Environment: Stepping up action to save polar bears

24 April 2017

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The polar bear research spring expedition is over

The polar bear research spring expedition is over

14 April 2017

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Zoo launches vote to name Kolymana’s daughter

10 April 2017

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First public appearance of Kolymana’s bear cub

First public appearance of Kolymana’s bear cub

27 March 2017

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Expedition to protect female bears with cubs to set off in late March

Expedition to protect female bears with cubs to set off in late March

27 March 2017

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Donskoi: Polar bears need special protection

27 February 2017

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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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