THE POLAR BEAR PROGRAMME

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The life of the polar bear in photos

The life of the polar bear in photos

25 February 2015

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Darwin Museum to present rare snapshots of Arctic beauty

Darwin Museum to present rare snapshots of Arctic beauty

5 February 2015

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Chukotka resident’s surprise encounter with polar bear

Chukotka resident’s surprise encounter with polar bear

29 January 2015

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Polar bear cub saved five years ago happy with people

Polar bear cub saved five years ago happy with people

20 January 2015

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Safety issues on the land of the polar bear

Safety issues on the land of the polar bear

19 January 2015

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Bear Patrol monitors illegal trade in polar bear skins

Bear Patrol monitors illegal trade in polar bear skins

15 January 2015

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Suspected poacher faces three years in prison

Suspected poacher faces three years in prison

31 December 2014

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Polar bears celebrate birthday

Polar bears celebrate birthday

29 December 2014

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Bear Patrol finds female polar bear shot near Chukchi village

Bear Patrol finds female polar bear shot near Chukchi village

26 December 2014

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Polar bears take a liking to Ryrkaipiy village

Polar bears take a liking to Ryrkaipiy village

22 December 2014

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Experts discuss human-polar bear conflict management

Experts discuss human-polar bear conflict management

12 December 2014

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The Chukotka-Alaska population of polar bears in the Russian Arctic’s northeast

The Chukotka-Alaska population of polar bears in the Russian Arctic’s northeast

4 December 2014

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Polar bear fed by oil workers may be placed in a zoo

Polar bear fed by oil workers may be placed in a zoo

2 December 2014

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Polar bear returns to oilfield from Dolgy Island

Polar bear returns to oilfield from Dolgy Island

1 December 2014

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How to preserve the polar bear: Experts share their experience

How to preserve the polar bear: Experts share their experience

26 November 2014

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Russia to tighten legislation on trafficking rare animal species derivatives

Russia to tighten legislation on trafficking rare animal species derivatives

25 November 2014

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Polar bear “census” planned for 2015

Polar bear “census” planned for 2015

21 November 2014

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More cases of polar bears entering towns

More cases of polar bears entering towns

20 November 2014

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Polar Bear Patrol finishes its work in the Kolyma Gulf

Polar Bear Patrol finishes its work in the Kolyma Gulf

19 November 2014

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Polar bears included in Migratory Species Convention

Polar bears included in Migratory Species Convention

18 November 2014

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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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