Help Protect Moms And Cubs
Right now, polar bear moms and their newborn cubs are snuggled together in snow dens across the Arctic.
Denning is the most vulnerable time in a polar bear’s life. And in a warming Arctic, it’s becoming more challenging for polar bear cubs to survive into adulthood. The biggest threat to polar bear population sizes is cubs not surviving to adulthood, with an average of 50% cub survival per year, so every single cub is critically important.
Polar bear cubs are born in winter dens hidden under the snow. At birth, they are blind, weigh little more than one pound, and have only a light layer of fur to protect them from the cold. Families remain in the den until spring when the cubs are finally large enough to survive the rigors of outside Arctic conditions.
Keeping moms and cubs safe while also addressing climate warming is a critical part of our work on behalf of polar bears — and your support can make a real difference.
As part of our ongoing conservation efforts, Polar Bears International has a long history of polar bear denning research, working with a range of partners. The knowledge gained can make a real difference for polar bear families — informing policy and helping to ensure critical protections.
We invite you to join our collective effort to protect denning moms and cubs. Use your voice and platform to raise awareness about the threats denning families face — and help us continue this critical work.