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fromwww.thelocal.no
1 week ago

A close encounter with a polar bear in Arctic Svalbard

Taking a blood sample from a polar bear involves shooting it with a sedative dart from a helicopter, approaching cautiously, and performing delicate surgeries on the ice.
Environment
Pets
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Prague Zoo uses tonnes of ice to cool animals during heatwave

Ice is essential for polar bears during extreme heat, with the zoo prioritizing animals from colder regions.
Environment
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Climate zealots are always wrong - but never own up to their nonsense

Climate hysterics exaggerate global warming risks, but evidence suggests the situation is less catastrophic than portrayed.
#conservation
fromeuronews
3 months ago
Europe politics

Video. Polar bear sisters Skadi and Kaja settle into Tallinn Zoo

The move of polar bear sisters to Tallinn Zoo supports European conservation efforts.
Data science
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

I know their names, what they eat': tracking polar bears on Svalbard's shifting icescapes

Veterinary monitoring of polar bears is crucial for understanding threats and impacts on their population.
Data science
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

I know their names, what they eat': tracking polar bears on Svalbard's shifting icescapes

Veterinary monitoring of polar bears is crucial for understanding threats and impacts on their population.
more#conservation
fromConde Nast Traveler
4 months ago

Kristen Kish on Swimming Like a Seal in Svalbard, Norway's Frigid Sea

The experience of diving in the Arctic alongside a polar bear sighting was both breathtaking and meaningful, highlighting personal connections in wild settings.
Canada news
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Heartwarming moment 3 polar bear cubs emerge from den for first time

New footage reveals polar bear cubs emerging from their dens, offering unprecedented insights into their survival and parenting behaviors.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

WWF helping facilitate trade in polar bear fur, investigation reveals

WWF has faced criticism for supporting the polar bear fur trade while simultaneously promoting conservation efforts, revealing a complex relationship between sustainable utilization and species survival.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Why polar bear fur doesn't freeze

Polar bear fur's unique properties, influenced by hair grease, prevent ice formation, leading to potential eco-friendly anti-icing solutions.
OMG science
fromWashington Post
6 months ago

Polar bear fur could hold the secret to replacing 'forever chemicals'

Polar bears' greasy fur may help create environmentally friendly alternatives to harmful chemicals used in various products.
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