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Polar bears on the East Siberian Sea shore

Polar bears on the East Siberian Sea shore

21 August 2015

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Walruses visit bears

Walruses visit bears

19 August 2015

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Bear Patrol evaluates the level of the animal’s protection in the Nenets Autonomous Area

Bear Patrol evaluates the level of the animal’s protection in the Nenets Autonomous Area

13 August 2015

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Polar bear expedition goes to Bely Island

Polar bear expedition goes to Bely Island

11 August 2015

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Conservation of rare species discussed in Japan

Conservation of rare species discussed in Japan

10 August 2015

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Polar Bear Patrol surveys bears, prepares for the arrival of walruses

Polar Bear Patrol surveys bears, prepares for the arrival of walruses

30 June 2015

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2015 Kara Winter: The biggest Arctic expedition in 20 years

2015 Kara Winter: The biggest Arctic expedition in 20 years

17 June 2015

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Andrei Boltunov: We still don’t know enough about the polar bear

Andrei Boltunov: We still don’t know enough about the polar bear

10 June 2015

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Polar bears and walruses: The evolutionary paths of two Arctic giants

Polar bears and walruses: The evolutionary paths of two Arctic giants

18 May 2015

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New mobile home for Polar Bear Patrol

New mobile home for Polar Bear Patrol

28 April 2015

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Polar Bear Patrol raid completed

Polar Bear Patrol raid completed

27 April 2015

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Polar bears: An indicator of the health of the Arctic environment

Polar bears: An indicator of the health of the Arctic environment

9 April 2015

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Police investigate another polar bear poaching incident

Police investigate another polar bear poaching incident

1 April 2015

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Annual Spring Trail expedition set to begin

Annual Spring Trail expedition set to begin

27 March 2015

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Trial ends in poaching case

Trial ends in poaching case

25 March 2015

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Polar Bear Patrol’s work yields result

Polar Bear Patrol’s work yields result

16 March 2015

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Do polar bears have a future in today’s changing world?

Do polar bears have a future in today’s changing world?

6 March 2015

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Russia, Norway to count polar bears

Russia, Norway to count polar bears

3 March 2015

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King of the Arctic celebrates on 27 February

King of the Arctic celebrates on 27 February

27 February 2015

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Nenets police receive polar bear protection award

Nenets police receive polar bear protection award

26 February 2015

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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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