Ursus Maritimus Collection (#5)

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) spring cub resting on newly formed pack ice, off the 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, USA, October

Polar Bears Sam and Barbara stand on their hind legs looking out of
1262606 Polar Bears Sam and Barbara stand on their hind legs looking out of their enclosure at London Zoo, March 1921 (b/w photo) by Bond

Polar Bears Sam and Barbara playing in their pool at London Zoo
1262609 Polar Bears Sam and Barbara playing in their pool at London Zoo, June 1921 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Two Polar Bears romp in their pool while another walks by, London Zoo
1547260 Two Polar Bears romp in their pool while another walks by, London Zoo, June 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

A keepers wife bottle-feeds a newborn Polar Bear cub, London Zoo, c. 1914 (b / w photo)
1762495 A keepers wife bottle-feeds a newborn Polar Bear cub, London Zoo, c.1914 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Polar Bear Sam at London Zoo, May 1914 (b / w photo)
2561107 Polar Bear Sam at London Zoo, May 1914 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Polar Bear Sam resting on rocks on the Mappin Terraces, London Zoo
2962621 Polar Bear Sam resting on rocks on the Mappin Terraces, London Zoo, before 1930 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Polar Bear Sam at London Zoo November 1920 (b / w photo)
1262617 Polar Bear Sam at London Zoo November 1920 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Arctic, Svalbard, Spitsbergen. A polar bear looks for harbor seals while the cub stays out of the way

Arctic, north of Svalbard. A polar bear rests on the edge of a slab of pack ice

Arctic, north of Svalbard. A polar bear is reflected in the calm water in the pack ice

Arctic, north of Svalbard. Portrait of a polar bear walking on the pack ice

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) and her twin cubs (age 6 months ) at the edge of fjord ice near Nordaustlandet, Svalbard Archipelago, Norway

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) mother and her yearling cub (age 22 months) resting near the edge of the sea ice in Western Hudson Bay, Wapusk National Park, Canada

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) female with two cubs, Svalbard, Norway

Polar bear (right, foreground) female and her triplets age 23-months triplets, Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada. November

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) cub on ice, Svalbard, Norway

RF-Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) swimming in Beaufort Sea, portrait. Near Kaktovik, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, USA. September

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) very young cub, probably only a few months old, standing up to take a look around, northern Svalbard, Norway, June

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) two walking in snowy landscape. Svalbard, Norway, April 2018

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) male female pair looking upwards, snow covered hills in background. Svalbard, Norway, April 2018

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) cub ready to jump down from pack ice. Svalbard, Norway, April

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) male approaching female in rocky area covered in snow. Svalbard, Norway, April 2019

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) with cub, Svalbard, Norway, July

Norway, Svalbard, 82 degrees North. Polar bear on the move

Norway, Svalbard, 82 degrees North. Curious polar bear taking a stand

Norway, Svalbard. Sea ice edge, 82 degrees North, polar bear casting curious look

North of Svalbard, pack ice. A very old male polar bear resting on the pack ice

North of Svalbard, pack ice. A polar bear emerges from the water

North of Svalbard, pack ice. Portrait of a polar bear walking on the pack ice

North of Svalbard, pack ice. A portrait of an walking polar bear on the pack ice

Canada, Manitoba, Churchill. Polar Bear on Hudson Bay ice. Credit as: Mike Grandmaison / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Canada, Manitoba, Churchill. Polar bear mother and cubs on frozen tundra. Credit as: Mike Grandmaison / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Canada, Manitoba, Churchill. Polar bear on frozen tundra. Credit as: Mike Grandmaison / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus), Polar Ice Cap, 81 degrees, north of Spitsbergen, Arctic, Norway, Europe

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) on an iceberg, Baffin Bay, Canada. September

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) peering past rocks, Karl XII-oya, Svalbard, Norway, September

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) resting on sand, Kaktovik, Alaska, USA, September

Curious Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) swimming around an expedition ship and looking up, Svalbard Archipelago, Arctic, Norway, Europe

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) looking through an opening in ships deck, Svalbard Archipelago, Arctic, Norway, Europe

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) cub at entrance to den, Manitoba, Canada. March

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) young bear in freezing water during autumn freeze up, Bernard Spit, 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope, Alaska, Beaufort Sea

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) curious young 2-year-old in water off a barrier island, 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope, Alaska

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) female with cubs aged two years, along a barrier island during fall freeze up, Barter Island, 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

Portrait of Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sow with spring cub, newly emerged from their den in late winter, Arctic coast, Alaska, USA

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) cub in newly forming pack ice with the mother sitting on the shore, Arctic coast, Alaska

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"Captivating Moments with Ursus maritimus: The Majestic Polar Bear" A magnificent sight unfolds as a Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) gracefully walks on the Champ Island glacier, seemingly floating above the glistening sea. Playtime in the Arctic. Watch as a young Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) joyfully rolls around in freshly fallen snow, embracing its newly formed playground. Balancing act alert. Witness a young Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) standing tall and attempting to find stability in shallow waters, showcasing its determination and adaptability. Love is in the air for these adorable creatures. Behold two Polar bears adorned with pink hearts (MA1574), reminding us of their vulnerability amidst changing climates. In Wapusk National Park, marvel at a mother Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) proudly nurturing her precious triplets, symbolizing resilience and maternal love within this icy realm. Prepare to be amazed by an agile Polar bear cub (Ursus maritimus), leaping fearlessly over crystal-clear waters surrounding Spitsbergen Island in the Svalbard archipelago. Family bonds that warm our hearts. Explore Churchill, Manitoba, Canada where a proud mama Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) roams alongside her playful cubs – truly an enchanting sight. Journeying through Hudson Bay's frozen landscape lies Churchill - home to magnificent polar bears (Ursus maritimus). These awe-inspiring creatures embody the spirit of North America's wild beauty. Once again we encounter a motherly embrace between a majestic female polar bear and her triplets within Wapusk National Park – nature's reminder of strength found within unity.