The largest carnivore on land roams the icy north. Polar bears like this one spend much of their lives on sea ice rather than terra firma, stalking their favorite prey: seals. Superbly insulated against the cold, polar bears are uniquely suited for life on the ice—so they"re especially vulnerable to a warming planet. Their plight is the focus of Polar Bear Week, observed the first week of every November, bringing attention to these creatures who live far out of sight of most humans.
Polar Bear Week
Today in History
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An avian predator built for the snow
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Dashing through the snow
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Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act of 1973
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Looking for peace on the precipice
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Hoisting a flag for seafarers
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Happy Easter!
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Jazzed for Mardi Gras
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Remembering the Arizona
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Aerial view of the Colorado River Delta in Mexico
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Celebrate Mandela Day
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Great horned owl fledglings
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Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
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National Park Week begins
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International Mountain Day
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Gdańsk on the banks of the Motława, Poland
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It s aboat time for the Barcolana
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A crane for good luck in today’s big game
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Bidding summer adieu
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Goodbye, 2020!
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World of WearableArt Awards
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Cinco de Mayo
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A big birthday for Big Bend
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A star is borne by seaweed
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First Cliff Walk
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Meet the slowest flirt in the animal world
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Corona Arch near Moab, Utah
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GOAL!
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National Napping Day
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A field of English lavender
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Ringing in the new year at Teotihuacan
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