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Bookmark or Share- Polar Bears InternationalWe’re dedicated to conserving polar bears and the sea ice they depend on. Through media, science, and advocacy, we work to inspire people to care about the Arctic, the threats to its future, and the connection between this remote region and our global climate.
- Behavior - Polar Bears InternationalPolar bears communicate with each other through body language, vocalizations, and scent markings: Head wagging from side to side: A sign that polar bears want to play. Adult bears initiate play—which is actually ritualized fighting or mock battling—by standing on their hind legs, chin lowered to their chests, with front paws hanging by ...
- Status - Polar Bears InternationalStatus and Trends of the World’s 20 Polar Bear Populations. Polar bears live in 20 populations across the Arctic. About 60% live within or are shared by Canada. Polar bears are also found in the U.S. (Alaska), Russia, Greenland, and Norway (Svalbard). Polar Bears and Arctic Sea Ice.
- Adaptations & Characteristics - Polar Bears InternationalWhat Makes a Polar Bear…a Polar Bear? How did polar bears evolve into highly adapted Arctic predators? In short, it all comes down to genetics.
- Diet & Prey - Polar Bears InternationalPolar bears have evolved to prey on ringed and bearded seals, which they catch from a platform of sea ice. Polar bears depend on the high-fat content that seals provide, but will take other prey when available.
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