These classic shots remind us all that those stoic, cuddly – looking polar bears in Churchill deep down quite ferocious and dangerous. The way they slowly amble across the tundra lulls travelers and photographers into a sense of awe at their majestic beauty. Please don’t pet the polar bears!

Polar bear on the outside trying to get into the ship. Kyrakos Kaziras/Rex photo.

Polar bear intent on getting in. Steve Selden photo.

Polar bear trying to get in the vehicle in Churchill. Steve Selden photo.