Polar Bears International

Join us today at 3pm ET for a webcast! We want to have meaningful conversations about climate change, but don’t always know where to get started. For communicators, educators, & anyone who wants to speak meaningfully about climate change. Register: pbears.org/connections4communicators

Join us today at 12:30pm ET for a Tundra Connections webcast! Learn about the many adaptations, both visible and invisible, that allow polar bears to thrive in their Arctic habitat, and how scientists keep learning more about how these incredible animals live. Register: pbears.org/bearbodies

Sunset on the tundra 🌅 📷: Christian Zoelly / polarbearsinternational.org

Join us today at 3pm ET for a live chat with @explore.org! We are celebrating black, brown, and polar bears across North America! We will compare, contrast, and celebrate the three bear species that roam this continent. Add to your calendar: pbears.org/bearsofamerica

Our Tundra Connections broadcast season starts today! Kick off polar bear season with us and learn all about how polar bears have adapted to thrive in the Arctic. Register here: pbears.org/4z1X1va

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day to our American friends! 📷: © BJ Kirschhoffer / polarbearsinternational.org

It's DAF Day! Polar Bears International is thrilled to accept donor-advised funds (DAFs). Take action for polar bear conservation today by recommending a grant through your donor-advised fund. Learn more: pbears.org/daf

We’re producing a new series bringing together the latest evidence and perspectives on polar bear conservation. Follow along for updates and insights — and if you’re working on these issues, we’d love to hear from you. Fill out our survey or email media@pbears.org: forms.gle/f2wGBzrgWmb9A8i87

Do polar bears have a personal space bubble? Like us, bears can become stressed by their environment, especially if there’s a lot of human activity nearby. Learn more about the latest research: pbears.org/4AptPPU

What do polar bears do in fall? 🍂 With 20 populations of polar bears across the Arctic, there are 20 different stories as the bears adjust to different ice conditions in different sea ice ecoregions. Learn about these differences: pbears.org/3NlwVNr

Hope you can chill like a polar bear today 🐻‍❄️ 📷: © Shervin Hess / @oregonzoo.bsky.social

How big are polar bears? Adult males normally weigh 350-600 kg (775-1,300 lb). Adult females are usually 150-290 kg (330-650 lb). But some can be larger. Find out more about polar bears and how they're perfectly adapted to thrive in their Arctic ecosystem. pbears.org/adaptations

What happens if polar bear moms and cubs meet years later? Do they recognize each other? Dr. Thea Bechshoft shares research on our understanding of kin recognition and social behaviour in polar bears. pbears.org/43EeD3d

Our team is preparing the fall season Tundra Connections programming, but DYK our previous broadcasts are available in our archive in the meantime? Take a look back at our previous seasons of discovery and learning with our team on the tundra in Churchill, Manitoba. pbears.org/tundraconnections

Sunday Status 🔋💤 📷: © BJ Kirschhoffer / polarbearsinternational.org #polarbear #polarbears #bearsofinstagram #lazysunday #weekendvibe

Hey teachers & educators, we have great curriculum for your STEM classes! Our "Integrated STEM – Polar Bear Math and Science" unit integrates mathematics with polar science in K-12 education, and demonstrates how scientific questions can give rise to mathematical questions. pbears.org/integratedstem

Happy SeptemBEAR 🐻‍❄️ 📷: © Alex Cupeiro

It’s the last day of National Make-A-Will Month! We're offering supporters like you FREE access to Giving Docs, an online tool to easily write your will. It's never too early to start thinking about your legacy — take this simple step today to protect what matters most: pbears.org/3Sybxel

Happy ✨ Fri-YAY ✨ Made it to the weekend! 📷: © Kt Miller / Polar Bears International

Want polar bears in your inbox? Sign up for our latest news and updates and become part of the community committed to protecting polar bears: pbears.org/newsletter

Polar Bears International is the only nonprofit solely dedicated to polar bear conservation. With a passionate team of scientists, conservationists, and volunteers,­­ we’re working to ensure a future for polar bears across the Arctic. Learn about our work: https://youtu.be/SullBmA8ufM

Hey educators, check out our Education Centre to help bring the Arctic to your classrooms! We offer units, lessons, and teaching and learning materials for all ages. Our free materials feature topics like polar bears, their sea ice home, climate action, and more. pbears.org/educationcenter

Although polar bears spend much of their lives on the sea ice, most spend time on land — and a small number build their dens in areas at risk from wildfires. Learn how the growing risk of wildfires in a warming world may affect polar bears: pbears.org/4qbM1YI

Sunday snuggles 🤍 📷: © Tim Auer

Wishing you a chill Monday 🐻‍❄️

Did you know the organization that became Polar Bears International was started by photographers? Learn some neat PBI history and why photography is important for conservation in this thoughtful article by Mark Dunsmuir for @fstoppers.com.

The ice beneath a polar bear’s feet is constantly drifting, cracking apart, and reshaping itself, while sea ice conditions, wind, prey availability, and the location of important habitats all influence how and where polar bears move. Learn how polar bears use sea ice to travel: pbears.org/4b60Plf

For the first time, 2 polar bears from the Barents Sea population in Svalbard, Norway, have been added to our Polar Bear Tracker. Watch their movements as they provide researchers with data to inform future conservation and management decisions. Help name one of these bears! Vote: pbears.org/4f9nBty

It’s Arctic Sea Ice Day! We created the day to draw attention to the rapidly melting Arctic ecosystem, why it matters, and how we can help slow this trend. What can you do to move the world toward action on climate change? Start by talking about it. Learn more: pbears.org/arcticseaiceday

Tomorrow is Arctic Sea Ice Day, a day to raise awareness about sea ice loss and what it means for polar bears, people, and our planet. Thanks to 3 donors, every gift received will be matched up to $25,000, now through July 16th. Donate: pbears.org/donate Get involved: pbears.org/arcticseaiceday

Happy Canada Day to our fellow Canadians! Fun Fact: About 60% of the world's polar bears live in or travel through Canada! P.S. — #DYK that Polar Bears International is a registered nonprofit in Canada?

Wishing our polar bear community a restful Sunday 🤍 📷: © BJ Kirschhoffer / polarbearsinternational.org

Each summer, PBI is proud to partner with the Loran Scholars program by hosting a scholar as a summer outreach program intern. This program recognizes young leaders with strong character, a commitment to service that helps others, and leadership. Meet our Loran Scholars: pbears.org/4etN2Wy

Our Bear-dar radar system spotted its first polar bear family & provided early warning about the nearby bears, helping prevent a surprise encounter between the bears & weather station staff. Bear-dar is a coexistence tool for communities living alongside polar bears. See footage: pbears.org/4upMcA1

Wishing our polar bear community a restful weekend 🤍

Did you know that a polar bear can consume 20% of its body weight in a single meal? For an adult male, a meal this size would be roughly equal to eating 200+ blocks of butter! Learn more about the polar bear feasting season from Dr. Andrew E. Derocher. pbears.org/3wjqs0O

Spring and summer are important feasting times for polar bears — especially for mating females, who have to store enough fat to be able to have cubs in the fall. Learn more about the amazing breeding behaviour of polar bears: pbears.org/3WGmHxl

Why can't we move polar bears to Antarctica? Although it sounds like an easy solution as we lose Arctic sea ice, the risks of relocation far outweigh the benefits. Our experts answer this commonly asked question in our Ask the Experts series. hpbears.org/3NWKt2J

A polar bear mother's story is one of resilience, survival, and an uncertain future in a rapidly changing world. Learn more about one mother's Arctic journey as she guides her young cub across Hudson Bay and how your support can help protect their sea ice home. pbears.org/3EfaF79

Polar bears don’t recognize borders, but national & int'l politics have a big impact on their future. Last week our team hosted a special panel to share insights on the political changes we’re watching & what they mean for polar bears & their Arctic home. View the recording: pbears.org/4uQVbel

Polar bears can eat over 100lbs (45kg) of blubber in one sitting! Scientists sometimes call them lipivores; their main source of calories comes from fat, or blubber, from their seal prey. Polar bears don’t digest carbs or proteins as well as brown bears do. pbears.org/diet

Did you know that ecologists use math to test theories and make predictions? Learn how one researcher combined field data on polar bears with mathematical models to make predictions about polar bears in the face of climate change. pbears.org/3EqPvDf

Spring is mating season for polar bears! Mating season can vary slightly based on the polar bear population, but it typically lasts from March to May, with the peak around late April. Learn more about their fascinating mating behaviour below. pbears.org/3UktcmH

“I had no interest in working in the Arctic,” says [PBI's postdoc researcher Brooke] Biddlecombe. “But I fell in love with it. Every organism fights to exist here. The trees that you see fight hard to survive and you respect them. Many things feel remarkable to witness." pbears.org/4u6hQmn

The Arctic is 🌎’s thermostat—regulating temps, ocean currents, & weather. And it’s changing faster than ever. We work at the intersection of science, conservation, and education to protect polar bears & their sea ice home. This Earth Day, your donation makes this work possible. pbears.org/donate

Polar bears have evolved to prey on seals; they depend on the high-fat blubber they provide. A thick layer of fat helps keep the bears warm in the Arctic & helps them survive when food is scarce. Learn more about a polar bears' diet & why a platform of sea ice is crucial for hunting: pbears.org/diet

We’re excited to share how you helped us make a significant impact in the first quarter of 2026. Take a look at a few highlights from our science, education, advocacy, and outreach teams in the first quarter of 2026, and read the full report here: pbears.org/4mpyFpG

Polar Bears International works at the intersection of science, conservation, and education to protect polar bears and the sea ice they depend on. Your donation funds that work directly, and we can't do it without you. Let's make an impact in the Arctic, together. pbears.org/donate

Happy ✨ Fri-YAY✨ to those who celebrate 🙌🏻

Can polar bears adapt to longer summers on land? The short answer: no. A 2024 study from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Washington State University monitored polar bears on land during summer near the Hudson Bay to try and answer this question. Find out what they learned. pbears.org/48f6od0