International Polar Bear Day is just a few weeks away: Tuesday, February 27! We created the day to coincide with the time when polar bear moms and cubs are snug in their snow dens. As part of our awareness event, we focus on the need to protect polar bear families across the Arctic, giving them the best chance of survival.
We hope you’ll join us on our social channels for special outreach in the week leading up to International Polar Bear Day and on the day itself. Tune in to celebrate polar bears, learn about moms and cubs, and gain insights into the challenges of Arctic field work during the denning period—from subzero temperatures to avalanche risks. Also find out how, by working together, we can sustain a better future for moms and cubs.
Explore the Schedule
Behind the Scenes in Svalbard: Mom and Cub Research
Week of February 24 – Watch on our Facebook page
Geoff York, Dr. Louise Archer, Kieran McIver, Hilde Fålun Strøm, and Christian Zoelly
Moms and cubs are the most vulnerable polar bears in the population. Protecting them is critical. Watch this video dispatch from our field research team in Svalbard, Norway, as they give you a sneak peek into what it’s like prepping for our maternal denning study. They will show off their gear, discuss how they get close to dens without disturbing the new families, and talk about why we are working so hard to protect moms and cubs!
Mom and Cubs Facts: Q&A with Dr. Louise Archer
Thursday, February 27 – Watch on our Facebook page
On International Polar Bear Day, Dr. Louise Archer will share a dispatch from Svalbard, Norway, discussing her latest peer-reviewed research and answering your questions about moms and cubs! Send your questions to film_photo@pbears.org before February 27.
In addition to these events, visit our International Polar Bear Day page for more ways to get involved. Find a toolkit to help spread the word, donate to support our efforts to help polar bear families, and explore key facts about moms and cubs.
