Maritimus Collection (#9)

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Canada, Manitoba, Wapusk National Park. Polar bear cub being protected by mother. Date: 19/05/2006

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Canada, Manitoba, Wapusk National Park. Polar bear cubs cuddling with sleeping mother. Date: 19/05/2006

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Canada, Manitoba, Wapusk National Park. Polar bear cub climbing on mother. Date: 19/05/2006

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Canada, Manitoba, Wapusk National Park. Polar bear cub trying to get mother's attention. Date: 19/05/2006

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Canada, Manitoba, Hudson Bay, Churchill. Sparring polar bears. Date: 08/07/2005

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Canada, Manitoba, Hudson Bay, Churchill. Sparring polar bears. Date: 08/07/2005

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Canada, Manitoba, Hudson Bay, Churchill. Sparring polar bears. Date: 08/07/2005

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Canada, Manitoba, Hudson Bay, Churchill. Sparring polar bears. Date: 08/07/2005

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Canada, Manitoba, Hudson Bay, Churchill. Sparring polar bears. Date: 08/07/2005

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Canada, Manitoba, Hudson Bay, Churchill. Sleeping polar bear. Date: 08/07/2005

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Canada, Manitoba, Hudson Bay, Churchill. Two polar bear cubs and mother. Date: 08/07/2005

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Canada, Manitoba, Hudson Bay, Churchill. Close-up of polar bear. Date: 08/07/2005

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Canada, Manitoba, Wapusk National Park. Polar bear walking across snow- covered tundra. Date: 08/07/2005

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Canada, Manitoba, Hudson Bay, Churchill. Mother polar bear and two cubs. Date: 08/07/2005

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Canada, Manitoba, Hudson Bay, Churchill. Two polar bear cubs follow mother across snowy landscape. Date: 08/07/2005

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Canada, Manitoba, Hudson Bay, Churchill. Back of polar bear's head. Date: 08/07/2005

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Canada, Manitoba, Hudson Bay, Churchill. Sparring polar bears. Date: 08/07/2005

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Canada, Manitoba, Hudson Bay, Churchill. Full view of polar bear walking in snow. Date: 08/07/2005

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Canada, Manitoba, Hudson Bay, Churchill. Portrait of polar bear. Date: 08/07/2005

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Canada, Manitoba, Hudson Bay, Churchill. Sparring polar bears. Date: 08/07/2005

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Canada, Manitoba, Hudson Bay, Churchill. Two polar bears share a joke. Date: 08/07/2005

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Canada, Manitoba, Hudson Bay, Churchill. Rear view of walking polar bear. Date: 08/07/2005

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Canada, Manitoba, Hudson Bay, Churchill. Backlit polar bear. Date: 08/07/2005

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Canada, Manitoba, Hudson Bay, Churchill. Polar bear kiss. Date: 08/07/2005

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Polar Bear - young bear waving and wearing Chirstmas glasses Date: 04-05-2020

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Polar Bear - young bear waving and wearing a Graduation cap Date: 04-05-2020

Two Polar Bears romp in their pool. London Zoo in 1926 (b / w photo)
3550627 Two Polar Bears romp in their pool. London Zoo in 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

A Polar Bear sitting up on his haunches at London Zoo in 1929 (b / w photo)
3725668 A Polar Bear sitting up on his haunches at London Zoo in 1929 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Polar Bear Sam, sitting in his enclosure at the foot of the Mappin Terraces
2639456 Polar Bear Sam, sitting in his enclosure at the foot of the Mappin Terraces, London Zoo, 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond

Polar bear, Ursus maritimus. Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842

Golden dock, Rumex maritimus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

Sea asparagus, Asparagus maritimus (Asparagus scaber). Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Polar bear and sea urchins
Polar bear, Ursus maritimus 1, vulnerable, edible sea urchin, Echinus esculentus 2 and red pencil urchin, Heterocentrotus mammillatus 3. Ours blanc, Oursins

Sea pea, Lathyrus japonicus subsp. maritimus (Pisum maritimum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Polar bear, Ursus maritimus. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1824

A Polar Bear resting on a rocky ledge at London Zoo in 1931 (b / w photo)
3822559 A Polar Bear resting on a rocky ledge at London Zoo in 1931 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Two Polar Bears romping in their pool at London Zoo in 1926 (b / w photo)
3527134 Two Polar Bears romping in their pool at London Zoo in 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

A Polar Bear standing at the edge of its enclosure at the base of the Mappin Terraces
3688402 A Polar Bear standing at the edge of its enclosure at the base of the Mappin Terraces, London Zoo, September 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond

A Polar Bear resting with its head on its paw at London Zoo, October 1920 (b / w photo)
1220079 A Polar Bear resting with its head on its paw at London Zoo, October 1920 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 588
Hymenoptera: Banchus farrani Curtis = Banchus volutatorius [Plant: Raphanus raphinastrum ssp. maritimus (Raphanus maritimus, Sea Radish)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 472
Hymenoptera: Smiera macleanii = Chalcis biguttata (Essex Chalcis) [Plant: Bolboschoenus maritimus (Scirpus maritimus, Salt-marsh Club-grass)] Date: 1824-39

A Polar Bear sitting on a rocky ledge at London Zoo in September 1927 (b / w photo)
3550644 A Polar Bear sitting on a rocky ledge at London Zoo in September 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

A young Polar Bear rests on a rocky ledge in its enclosure at London Zoo in 1927
3527127 A young Polar Bear rests on a rocky ledge in its enclosure at London Zoo in 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

A Polar Bear sitting up in its enclosure at the base of the Mappin Terraces at London Zoo
3688401 A Polar Bear sitting up in its enclosure at the base of the Mappin Terraces at London Zoo in September 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond

A young Polar Bear resting on a concrete ledge at London Zoo in 1927 (b / w photo)
3618625 A young Polar Bear resting on a concrete ledge at London Zoo in 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Polar Bear Sam, reclining in his enclosure at the foot of the Mappin Terraces
2639453 Polar Bear Sam, reclining in his enclosure at the foot of the Mappin Terraces, London Zoo, 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond

A Polar Bear standing tall, on its hind legs, at the edge of its enclosure on the Mappin
3822557 A Polar Bear standing tall, on its hind legs, at the edge of its enclosure on the Mappin Terraces, London Zoo, 1931 (b/w photo) by Bond

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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.