Summer in the land of the Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Somewhere above the Arctic circle off the coast of Svalbard, Norway. With Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris.
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Climate change is ‘single biggest threat’ to polar bear survival
Global warming is now the single most important threat to the survival of the polar bear with retreating sea ice set to decimate populations, according to a new study by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). It found a “high probability” that the planet’s 26,000 polar bears will suffer a 30% decline […]
Video: Polar Bear Cam Provides Unique View into Arctic Life
It looks like the famed Panda Cam at the National Zoo has a new rival. Recently-released footage of a polar bear in the Arctic is giving scientists and polar bear-enthusiasts alike a glimpse into the elusive lives of these endangered animals—and giving pandas at the National Zoo a run for their money. The clip, released […]
At the Top of the World…
Somewhere above the Arctic Circle. With Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris Nikon D4. Nikon 16mm. ISO 400 f5.6 @ 1/1500 sec. Lexar Media. © Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari