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Polar Bear Collection (#6)

The majestic polar bear, also known as Ursus maritimus, gracefully walks on the Champ Island glacier above the glistening sea

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: A polar bear shakes off water from its body at the St-Felicien Wildlife Zoo in

A polar bear shakes off water from its body at the St-Felicien Wildlife Zoo in St-Felicien, Quebec, October 31, 2011. According to Environment Canada, Canada is home to around 15

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Aurora, an 8-year-old female polar bear, plays with a plastic canister in a swimming pool

Aurora, an 8-year-old female polar bear, plays with a plastic canister in a swimming pool that was recently filled with water after the winter season

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Nancy the polar bear cools off in a pool on a hot summer day at the Berlin Zoo

Nancy the polar bear cools off in a pool on a hot summer day at the Berlin Zoo, July 16, 2010. REUTERS/Thomas Peter (GERMANY - Tags: ANIMALS ENVIRONMENT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Walker a seven year old polar bear shakes water from his fur as emerges from the icy pond

Walker a seven year old polar bear shakes water from his fur as emerges from the icy pond at the RZSS Highland Wildlife Park in Kincraig, Kingussie, Scotland, Britain November 30 2016

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Taiga the polar bear grabs a tree branch at the Quebec Aquarium in Quebec City

Taiga the polar bear grabs a tree branch at the Quebec Aquarium in Quebec City, December 30, 2013. REUTERS/Mathieu Belanger (CANADA - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Aurora plays with a plastic flask at the Royev Ruchey Zoo in Krasnoyarsk

Aurora plays with a plastic flask at the Royev Ruchey Zoo in Krasnoyarsk
Aurora, a two-year-old female polar bear, plays with a plastic flask after the swimming pool was filled with water for the first time this spring at the Royev Ruchey Zoo in Russias Siberian city of

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Hamish the polar bear emerges from his frozen muddy pond searching for his red ball in

Hamish the polar bear emerges from his frozen muddy pond searching for his red ball in the Highland Wildlife Park in Kincraig, Scotland, Britain, December 16, 2018

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: A polar bear gapes at the zoo in the German town of Gelsenkirchen

A polar bear gapes at the zoo in the German town of Gelsenkirchen December 3, 2010. REUTERS/Kirsten Neumann (GERMANY - Tags: ANIMALS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Aurora, an eight-year-old female polar bear, swims in a pool which was recently filled

Aurora, an eight-year-old female polar bear, swims in a pool which was recently filled with water after the winter season, at the Royev Ruchey zoo in the suburb of Krasnoyarsk, Russia April 16, 2018

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Greenland, Qaqortoq, polar bear mural

Greenland, Qaqortoq, polar bear mural

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: a polar bear puts its face in the snow. Arctic sea ice, north off svalbard coast

a polar bear puts its face in the snow. Arctic sea ice, north off svalbard coast, Svalbard, Norway

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Polar bear (ursus maritimus) prints on snow, Spistbergen East Coast, Svalbard

Polar bear (ursus maritimus) prints on snow, Spistbergen East Coast, Svalbard

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Polar bear (ursus maritimus) in Billefjorden, near Pyramiden, in western Spitsbergen

Polar bear (ursus maritimus) in Billefjorden, near Pyramiden, in western Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Polar bear in Billefjorden, Western Spitsbergen, Svalbard

Polar bear in Billefjorden, Western Spitsbergen, Svalbard

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: An alert polar bear, on an ice flow, makes eye contact

An alert polar bear, on an ice flow, makes eye contact

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Illustration by George Roux of Jules Verne's novel 'Sans dessus dessous'

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

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: RF - Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) walking on ice flow. Woodfjorden, northern Spitsbergen

RF - Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) walking on ice flow. Woodfjorden, northern Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Arctic Norway. (digitally stitched image)

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) female with cub walking over snow with mountains in background

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) female with cub walking over snow with mountains in background, Svalbard, Norway. April

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) walking across ice and snow in evening sun. Svalbard, Norway. April

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) walking across ice and snow in evening sun. Svalbard, Norway. April

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Mother & cubs at the seaside

Mother & cubs at the seaside
Marco Pozzi

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Playful Sibling

Playful Sibling
Siyu and Wei Photography

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Mom and cubs

Mom and cubs
Siyu and Wei Photography

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Abbas Ali Amir

Abbas Ali Amir

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Bears at Play

Bears at Play
Som Prasad

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Ice bear

Ice bear
Marco Pozzi

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Two cute cubs

Two cute cubs
Hung Tsui

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: It's snowing

It's snowing
Marco Pozzi

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Confidence

Confidence
Hung Tsui

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Polar bear

Polar bear
Salome Zhividze

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Polar Bear By Night

Polar Bear By Night
Goed Blauw

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Who woke me up?

Who woke me up?
Marco Pozzi

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Now that you wake me up is better for you to start running

Now that you wake me up is better for you to start running
Alberto Ghizzi Panizza

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: frozen dreams

frozen dreams
Marco Pozzi

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Polar bear

Polar bear
Salome Zhividze

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: On my pillow

On my pillow
Andreas Krinke

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: The bear on the cliff Svalbard

The bear on the cliff Svalbard
Shobhit Chawla

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: lipstick paula

lipstick paula
Adam Lawless

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Geek bear

Geek bear
Balazs Solti

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Don't let the sun go down

Don't let the sun go down
Balazs Solti

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: We can do it

We can do it
Balazs Solti

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Sleeping polar bear

Sleeping polar bear
Salome Zhividze

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Peekaboo Baby Polar Bear

Peekaboo Baby Polar Bear
Lola Peacock

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) female standing on snow with cub peering out behind, Svalbard

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) female standing on snow with cub peering out behind, Svalbard, Norway. April

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) female with cub, walking over snow with mountains in background

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) female with cub, walking over snow with mountains in background, Svalbard, Norway. April

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) female with cub standing on ice, Svalbard, Norway. April

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) female with cub standing on ice, Svalbard, Norway. April

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) female, resting on ice with cub sitting next to her waving

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) female, resting on ice with cub sitting next to her waving and poking out tongue, Svalbard, Norway. April

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Play time 3

Play time 3
Siyu and Wei Photography

Background imagePolar Bear Collection: Engraving by Gustave Dore illustrating the text by Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834)

Engraving by Gustave Dore illustrating the text by Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834)
PCT4275174 Engraving by Gustave Dore illustrating the text by Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) " The rime of the ancient mariner": La lamentte du vieux marin (or Le dit du vieux marin)




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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.