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Maritimus Collection (#6)

"Maritimus: The Mighty Polar Bear of the North" In the vast and icy wilderness of the Arctic, a majestic creature roams with unparalleled grace and power

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) swimming in Sallyhammna Harbor Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) swimming in Sallyhammna Harbor Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) swimming in cold sea at Sallyhammna Harbor Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) feeding on dead Fin Whale carcass at Sallyhammna Harbor in late summer Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) feeding on dead Fin Whale carcass at Sallyhammna Harbor during late summer storm Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) feeding on dead Fin Whale carcass at Sallyhammna Harbor in late summer Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) feeding on dead Fin Whale carcass at Sallyhammna Harbor during late summer storm Date: 17/07/2007

Background imageMaritimus Collection: DDE-90033608

DDE-90033608
Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) feeding on dead Fin Whale at Sallyhammna Harbor Date: 17/07/2007

Background imageMaritimus Collection: DDE-90033606

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) feeding on dead Fin Whale at Sallyhammna Harbor Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) feeding on dead Fin Whale at Sallyhammna Harbor Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) feeding atop Fin Whale carcass along Sallyhammna Harbor Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) swimming in Sallyhammna Harbor at Spitsbergen Island Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) play fighting while swimming in cold sea at Sallyhammna Harbor Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) swimming in sea near Phippsoya Island in Nordaustlandet Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) swimming in sea near Phippsoya Island in Nordaustlandet Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) swimming in sea near Phippsoya Island in Nordaustlandet Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) standing in shallow water along coast of Malmgren Island on foggy evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) standing in shallow water along coast of Malmgren Island on foggy evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) with head down sniffing closely at melting fjord ice in Sabinebukta Bay on summer day Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) standing along coast of Malmgren Island on foggy evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) in mist on ice in Lady Franklin Fjord near Lady Point in Nordaustlandet Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Polar Bear cub (Ursus maritimus) lies dead on rocky tundra on Langoya Island Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) walking on fjord ice at Sabinebukta Bay at Irminger Point on summer morning Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) walking on fjord ice at Sabinebukta Bay at Irminger Point on summer morning Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) walking on fjord ice at Sabinebukta Bay at Irminger Point on summer morning Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) standing upright on fjord ice at Sabinebukta Bay at Irminger Point on summer morning Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) walking across melting fjord ice in Sabinebukta Bay on summer day Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) standing at edge of melting fjord ice in Sabinebukta Bay on summer day Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) standing alert on fjord ice at Sabinebukta Bay at Irminger Point on summer morning Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) reflected in still water along rocky coastline on Malmgren Island on foggy evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) leaping across pools of water on melting fjord ice in Sabinebukta Bay on summer day Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) sitting on melting fjord ice in Sabinebukta Bay on summer day Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) reflected in meltwater pond on fjord ice at Sabinebukta Bay on summer morning Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) reflected in meltwater pond on fjord ice at Sabinebukta Bay on summer morning Date: 17/07/2007

Background imageMaritimus Collection: DDE-90033560

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) cub lies dead in on barren landscape on Langoya Island Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) leaping across pools of water on melting fjord ice in Sabinebukta Bay on summer day Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) cub lies dead in on barren landscape on Langoya Island Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Curious Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) standing upright on ice at Sabinebukta Bay at Irminger Point on summer morning Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordauslandet, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) on fjord ice at Sabinebukta Bay at Irminger Point Date: 17/07/2007

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Arctic, Svalbard, Walrus being freindly Date: 22/10/2005

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Arctic, Svalbard, Polar Bear front paws landing while leaping from one ice floe to another with blue water background Date: 22/10/2005

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Arctic, Svalbard, Polar Bear landing at end of a leap from one ice floe to another with blue water background Date: 22/10/2005

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Arctic, Svalbard, Polar Bear hovering with all four paws off the ice while leaping from one ice floe to another with blue water background Date: 22/10/2005

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Arctic, Svalbard, Polar Bear extending and rising while leaping from one ice floe to another with blue water background Date: 22/10/2005

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Arctic, Svalbard, Polar Bear rising while leaping from one ice floe to another with blue water background Date: 22/10/2005

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Arctic; Svalbard; Polar Bear beginning leap from one ice floe to another with blue water background Date: 22/10/2005

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Liefdefjorden Fiord, Svalbard, Norway, Polar bear fat on seal kill and taking a nap Date: 20/05/2008

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Liefdefjorden Fiord, Norway, Polar bear shaking after having a swim Date: 20/05/2008




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"Maritimus: The Mighty Polar Bear of the North" In the vast and icy wilderness of the Arctic, a majestic creature roams with unparalleled grace and power. Meet Maritimus, also known as the polar bear (Ursus maritimus), a symbol of strength in one of Earth's harshest environments. Picture No. 11049984 captures a breathtaking scene - a Polar Bear Mother fiercely protecting her adorable cubs in the taiga region near Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. These precious moments showcase both the tender love and unwavering determination that define this remarkable species. DDE-90028237 reveals another aspect of Maritimus' story - captured polar bears being prepared for helicopter transport near Churchill. This image serves as a reminder of our responsibility to protect these magnificent creatures while conducting vital research to ensure their survival. The frozen landscapes come alive in Picture No. 12479952, where Maritimus gracefully traverses across ice-covered terrain alongside its companion. In Picture No. 12479951, we witness their playful nature as they engage in an affectionate interaction amidst snowy surroundings. As we venture further north to Spitsbergen, Norway (Picture No. 11052031), Maritimus emerges against the backdrop of the Polar Ice Cap on an expeditionary quest for sustenance and survival. Date: 05-06-2018; it signifies how climate change impacts their habitat and highlights our urgent need to address environmental concerns. Marveled by their resilience and adaptability, Picture No. 11981857 showcases Maritimus navigating through treacherous waters with ease – exemplifying its innate ability to thrive even under extreme conditions. Let us not forget that behind every captivating image lies an important message about conservation efforts for this vulnerable species facing numerous challenges due to shrinking sea ice caused by global warming (Picture No.