Polar Bear Collection (#4)

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sow standing along snow covered Bernard Spit, off the 1002 Area, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope, Alaska, USA, October. Vulnerable species

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) mother with juveniles resting on newly formed pack ice during autumn freeze up, Beaufort Sea, off Arctic coast, Alaska

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) juvenile crossing over newly forming pack ice, during autumn freeze up, Beaufort Sea, off Arctic coast, Alaska

Polar bear (Ursus martimus) footprints in snow, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, March

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) female with young, age one year and a half, resting on the ice, Wrangel island, Far East Russia

RF - Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) males fighting, Churchill, Canada, November

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus), female with two cubs, on a barrier island outside Kaktovik, Alaska, USA

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) moving around on ice floe, looking for food, Svalbard, Norway, July

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) silhouetted against setting sun, Bernard Spit, off the 1002 Area, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope, Alaska, USA, October. Vulnerable species

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) portrait, female. Bernard Spit, 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope, Alaska

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) sticking tongue out, Svalbard, Norway. July

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) juvenile rolling around on newly formed pack ice, Beaufort Sea, off the 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope, Alaska

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sow and two cubs walking on the frozen tundra along the Hudson Bay coastline Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Polar Bear (Ursa maritimus) on sub-arctic Hudson Bay. Mother and two cubs at sunset Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) on frozen tundra along the Hudson Bay Coast Churchill Manitoba

Polar Bear (Ursa maritimus) on sub-arctic Hudson Bay ice, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

A polar bear swims underwater at the St-Felicien Wildlife Zoo in St-Felicien
A polar bear swims underwater in the St-Felicien Wildlife Zoo in St-Felicien, Quebec October 31, 2011. According to Environment Canada, Canada is home to around 15, 000 of the estimated 20

Pamir the bear is sprayed with water to cool down on a hot summer day at the Royev Ruchey
Pamir, an 11-year-old Tien Shan White Claw bear, is sprayed with water to cool down on a hot summer day with the air temperature at about 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit)

Polar bear Huggies licks her twin cubs while breastfeeding them during their first public appearance at the Ouwehands Zoo in Rhenen February 29, 2012

Aurora, a ten-month-old female polar bear, lies in the snow at the Royev Ruchey Zoo in Russias Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk December 7, 2010

A polar bear depicted from very close distance from a zodiac in Kvitoya Island, in the remote Eastern Svalbard

Portrait of a polar bear lying in the snow looking out from behind a snowbank, Manitoba, Canada
Polar bears in the snow, Churchill Manitoba

Polar bear (Ursus maritimes) lying down in the snow, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
Polar bears in the snow, Churchill Manitoba

Polar bear lying on the snowy tundra in the Canadian arctic
Polar bears in the snow, Churchill Manitoba

Polar bear (Ursus maritimes) standing in the snow looking at the camera, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
Polar bears in the snow, Churchill Manitoba

Arctic fox surprises a polar bear in the Canadian Arctic
Arctic fox surprises a polar bear, Churchill, Manitoba

A lone polar bear (Ursus maritimes) walking on the icy snow at twilight, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
Polar bears in the snow, Churchill Manitoba

Map of Alaska and adjoining regions, 1882. Creator: Ivan Petrof
Map of Alaska and adjoining regions, 1882. This multi-sheet map was produced by Ivan Petroff (also seen as Petroof and Petrof), a U.S

Polar bear
Arne K Mala

Mommy, I Love You
John J. Chen

Naughty polar bear cub
Hung Tsui

BATTLE & KISSES
Antje Wenner-Braun

Ma!
Christopher Wieting

Golden bear
Marc Pelissier

What?
Yuan Su

Mom, wake up
Yuan Su

Mom, get up
Yuan Su

Big and small
Yuan Su

Vigilant Mom
Yuan Su

Hide
Yuan Su

curious eyes
Hung Tsui

Polar Bear In the Bathtub
In The Washroom

Polar Bear Unblocking Toilet
In The Washroom

Illustration by George Roux of Jules Verne's novel "Sans dessus dessous"
PCT4265296 Illustration by George Roux of Jules Verne's novel "Sans dessus dessous", Hetzel edition 1889: sailor standing on the ice pack

Close-up of half polar bear face
Black and white close-up of half polar bear face (Ursus maritimus); Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Aly, the Belle Vue polar bear lies close to the den of his wife at the Manchester zoo today to hear the squeal of his newly born cubs December 1957

Polar Bear and Brown Bear - standing on their hind legs at Flamingo Park Zoo

Polar bear with mouth full of ice at Chessington Zoo, surrey Snow icy cold snowy winter wintry weather Animal amimals January 1985 1980s © Mirrorpix

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The majestic polar bear, also known as Ursus maritimus, gracefully walks on the Champ Island glacier above the glistening sea. Its powerful presence is a testament to its survival in one of the harshest environments on Earth. A young polar bear playfully rolls around in the freshly fallen snow, embracing the joy and freedom that comes with being a part of this icy wonderland. Every movement leaves behind imprints of innocence and curiosity. In an enchanting artwork titled "Beyond Mans Footsteps, " created by Briton Riviere in 1894 (1909), we are reminded of the timeless allure these magnificent creatures hold over our imagination. Even amidst this frozen wilderness, a road sign stands tall in Longyearbyen, Svalbard (Spitsbergen), serving as a reminder that humans share this Arctic territory with these incredible beings. It symbolizes our responsibility to protect their habitat for generations to come. Edwin Henry Landseer's masterpiece "Man Proposes, God Disposes" from 1864 (1912) captures both man's ambition and nature's unpredictability. The polar bear depicted reminds us that even though we strive for control, ultimately it is nature that decides our fate. Illustrated by Edmond Dulac for Queen Marie of Romania's book "The Dreamer of Dreams" in 1915, we see a mesmerizing portrayal of a polar bear against dreamlike scenery. This ethereal image evokes emotions and transports us into realms where reality meets fantasy. Polar bears adorned with pink hearts bring warmth to our hearts as they stand as symbols of love and compassion. These gentle giants remind us that love knows no bounds or species; it transcends all barriers. In Wapusk National Park, a mother polar bear proudly watches over her adorable triplets. Her nurturing instinct shines through as she guides them through their early stages of life while teaching them how to navigate their icy surroundings.