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Polar bear walking on ice in Svalbard with a reflection of the paw visible in the water

Annual Newsmagazine

Polar Bears International's annual publication connects readers with the best polar bear science, stories and solutions, as well as stunning photography.

Recent Newsmagazine Articles

A mother polar bear and her two cubs at the edge of a sea ice floe - Dick and Val Beck
Annual Newsmagazine

A Paper Polar Bear Makes a Lifelong Impact

We had thought that pictures of polar bears were all we had come for. But it has always been about the lives of the bears themselves.

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Article | 5 min | Oct 12, 2026

Rosemary Thompson
Annual Newsmagazine

A Life of Adventure: Rosie Thompson

Polar Bear Patron Rosie Thompson has never been afraid to try a new adventure.

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Article | 3 min | Oct 12, 2026

Tundra Buggy and Tundra Lodge under northern lights or aurora
Annual Newsmagazine

United in Action

Celebrating Our 25th Anniversary with Frontiers North Adventures

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Article | 5 min | Oct 1, 2026

Freddy Gamble on an iceberg
Annual Newsmagazine

A Passion for Polar Bears: Freddy Gamble

Polar Bears International board member Freddy Gamble has been with us since the beginning.

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Article | 3 min | Sep 23, 2026

A close-up of a polar bear laying on the ground with its head on its paw in fall near Churchill
About Polar Bears

The Building Blocks of Polar Bears

What makes polar bears tick?

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Article | 5 min | Jul 22, 2026

Hilde Fålun Strøm, Arctic guide, explorer and Polar Bears International’s ambassador-at-large.
Annual Newsmagazine

Empowering Arctic Guides

Meet Hilde Fålun Strøm: Arctic guide, explorer and Polar Bears International’s ambassador-at-large.

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Article | 3 min | Apr 29, 2026

Polar Bear Patron Hovey Burgess in a suit and bowtie smiling behind a mic - Notoriety Variety
Annual Newsmagazine

Meet Polar Bear Patron Hovey Burgess

From the circus ring to the Arctic tundra, Hovey's life is anything but ordinary — and his commitment to polar bears is just as inspiring.

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Article | 2 min | Apr 3, 2026

Coexistence exchange group, Svalbard
Annual Newsmagazine

The Power of Collaboration

The surprising partnerships at the heart of polar bear conservation.

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Article | 6 min | Mar 30, 2026

Looking out from inside a maternal polar bear den dug into snow drift - Daniel J. Cox
About Polar Bears

Uncovering the Secrets of Polar Bear Dens

Learn about the history of Polar Bears International's maternal den research.

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Article | 7 min | Mar 2, 2026

Dr. Louise Archer - Headshot
About Polar Bears

Modeling a Future for Polar Bears: Dr. Louise Archer

PBI postdoctoral researcher Dr. Louise Archer discusses her work in polar bear research and shares tips for those wanting to get into the field.

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Article | 5 min | Feb 5, 2026

Polar bear mom walking across the snow with twin cubs following - BJ Kirschhoffer
About Polar Bears

A Year in the Life of a Polar Bear

Follow the journey of two of the polar bears on our tracker, and learn what a year in their life is like.

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Article | 7 min | Jan 5, 2026

Kayla McCurry gives a presentation to guests in the Polar Bears International House in Churchill, Manitoba.
Annual Newsmagazine

Staying hopeful with climate steps that make a difference

The situation is far from helpless.

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Article | 3 min | Dec 17, 2025