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Global polar bear conservation results are in. Here’s how Canada's stacks up

January 30, 2018

WWF’s global Polar Bear Scorecard identifies conservation gaps. Canada must move quickly to identify critical habitat and set best practices for oil-spill response. Read More

WWF’s global Polar Bear Scorecard identifies conservation gaps. Canada must move quickly to identify critical habitat and set best...
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Polar bears need help now. Here’s why

December 18, 2017

There’s good reason to be worried about the future of polar bears. They need ice and snow to feed and breed, and as climate change warms the Arctic twice as fast as the global average, their habitat... Read More

There’s good reason to be worried about the future of polar bears. They need ice and snow to feed and breed,...
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Polar bear subpopulations stable, but sea ice loss is taking its toll

March 9, 2017

IQALUIT — At first glance, newly released polar bear subpopulation survey results seem like great news. Two of Canada’s 13 polar bear subpopulations, previously thought to be declining, are likely stable. One could even... Read More

IQALUIT — At first glance, newly released polar bear subpopulation survey results seem like great news. Two of Canada’s...
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Threat to polar bears told in six significant numbers

February 27, 2016

Here’s some facts on the status of polar bears today, and why action to reverse climate change is so important for this species. Read More

Here’s some facts on the status of polar bears today, and why action to reverse climate change is so...
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What tennis star Genie Bouchard learned seeing polar bears in the wild

February 27, 2016

The Canadian court phenom shares her passion for the polar bear. Read More

The Canadian court phenom shares her passion for the polar bear.
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Symbol and sustenance: The complex role of polar bears

February 26, 2016

To many in Northern communities, polar bears are a vital part of their livelihoods. They’re a source of art, lore, identity and sustenance. Read More

To many in Northern communities, polar bears are a vital part of their livelihoods. They’re a source of art,...
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Polar bear patrols keep bears and communities safer. Here’s how

February 22, 2016

They’re like a SWAT team, keeping people and polar bears safe from each other. Armed with a range of non-lethal weapons and techniques, WWF’s polar bear patrols have led to a significant reduction in... Read More

They’re like a SWAT team, keeping people and polar bears safe from each other. Armed with a range of...
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The coolest week of the year celebrates the polar bear

February 18, 2016

Visit our blog, Facebook and Instagram to get an in-depth look at the work WWF and partners are doing to keep polar bear populations going strong. Read More

Visit our blog, Facebook and Instagram to get an in-depth look at the work WWF and partners are doing...
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Polar Bear on Thin Ice: Melting sculpture represents plight of people and polar bears in the North

November 18, 2015

As we approach the twenty-first United Nations Conference of the Parties on climate change (COP 21), Equiterre and WWF-Canada are teaming up to present an art project called Polar Bear on Thin Ice. The... Read More

As we approach the twenty-first United Nations Conference of the Parties on climate change (COP 21), Equiterre and WWF-Canada...
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On the Edge of Life: filming with National Geographic on Lancaster Sound

September 11, 2015

In June WWF-Canada expert Pete Ewins took part in a field camp on Lancaster Sound with WWF’s partner the National Geographic Society. Read More

In June WWF-Canada expert Pete Ewins took part in a field camp on Lancaster Sound with WWF’s partner the...
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Eight amazing animal moms

May 7, 2015

Eight animal moms who take care of their young in unique and remarkable ways! Read More

Eight animal moms who take care of their young in unique and remarkable ways!
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New polar bear mothers enjoy spring as much as the rest of us

April 16, 2015

A northern Manitoba denning survey provides a glimpse into the homes and habits of female polar bears that spend all winter in maternity dens with their young. Read More

A northern Manitoba denning survey provides a glimpse into the homes and habits of female polar bears that spend...
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