Hey teachers and educators, looking for curriculum ideas? In our Mom & Me unit, students will learn about the relationship between sea ice and polar bear populations and about the ways climate change impacts the sea ice ecosystem in the Arctic. https://t.co/dOkPpKtWAm
Right now, polar bear moms are snug in their dens with their newborn cubs that were born around New Years. How do polar bears know they're pregnant & when to build a den? Polar bear scientist Dr. Thea Bechshoft answers a reader's thoughtful question. https://t.co/AFySQV2Lar
Climate change may be causing some of that ice to injure the feet of polar bears. A 2024 paper found that bears in two of the most northerly populations had suffered lacerations, skin ulcerations, and ice build-up on their feet. Learn more: https://t.co/hwxzLcAysK
Polar bear cubs’ long journey to adulthood begins in the cozy confines of a maternal den, which provide critical shelter to fragile new-born cubs. Learn about the basics of polar bear denning: https://t.co/xLoYwKhA6P
Happy birthday, polar bear cubs! Right now, mother polar bears with newborn cubs are snuggling in their snow dens. Cubs are typically born around New Years. The mom & cubs will stay snuggled up in their dens for the next ~3 months, & will emerge around mid-March. Learn more ⬇️
Wondering what your support helped us achieve this year? Check out the top 10 things we accomplished together for polar bears in 2025. https://t.co/DCRLWtvUMi
We couldn't do our work to conserve polar bears and the sea ice they depend on without the support of our amazing sponsors. We are grateful for our Silver Sponsors, Daniel J. Cox and @wearehandcraft — thank you!
Can you believe the end of 2025 is almost here? Here are five ways you can amplify your impact this year while aligning with your financial and philanthropic goals. https://t.co/Ax43KzfJ9o
As 2025 comes to a close, we are filled with gratitude for those who support our work to conserve polar bears and the sea ice they depend on—thank you to our Friend of the Bears sponsor, @cloversoft!
Join Polar Bears International for an 11-day/10-night land and sea journey through the Arctic wilderness of Svalbard July 16–26, 2026. Secure your place on this unforgettable adventure and directly support polar bear conservation! Learn More: https://t.co/PY9SCPNE1M
Our article for this year's Arctic Report Card was just published and can be found at https://t.co/KK0NMfTtD3 (#OpenAccess). Using data from OISSTv2.1, we document the latest trends and variability in summertime ocean temperatures (with a particular focus on regional anomalies).
Happy Holidays! Wishing you and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and inspiring 2026, filled with many wonderful memories. Thank you for being a part of our mission to protect polar bears and their Arctic home.
Warm regards,
The Polar Bears International Team 💙
Over the past year, we have made significant progress together on behalf of the world’s polar bears. Here are our Top 10 accomplishments from the past year, all made possible by your support and generosity! https://t.co/JvCWDMth29