Natural Habitat Adventures guide Drew Hamilton has documented some pretty cool polar bear interaction out at the Tundra Lodge in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. The photos below show a small curious polar bear checking out the end of the Tundra lodge and then a larger male bear moving in and pushing the smaller polar bear off to the willows. The small bear then finally settled into a nice spot to chill and sleep. A very interesting interaction not witnessed very often. ” It was fascinating watching the larger bear assert his higher rank as he pushed on the younger bear to make sure the interloper knew who is the boss.” ,observed Drew. Just another awesome northern experience for travelers out on the tundra.
Juvenile polar bear inspects the Tundra lodge. Drew Hamilton photo.
Juvenile nervous about large male moving in. Drew Hamilton photo.
Large male polar bear arrives on scene. Drew Hamilton photo.
Large male bear chasing off small bear into the willows. Drew Hamilton photo.
Small polar bear glancing back towards Tundra lodge at large male. Drew Hamilton photo.
Small polar bear looking cautiously from the willows at the large male polar bear. Drew Hamilton photo.
Juvenile polar bear finally over the stress…no worries. Drew Hamilton photo.
A few polar bear photos by Jody Grosbrink in Churchill! Polar bear season is off to an incredible start with plenty of polar bears, northern lights and even some lingering beluga whales in the Churchill River and Hudson Bay! More reports will follow daily from the polar bear capital of the world!
Polar bear on the tundra at mile 5. Jody Grosbrink photo.
Polar bear with Ithaca in the background. Jody Grosbrink photo.
Polar bear at mile 5 in Churchill. Jody Grosbrink photo.
This short and concise video by explore.org gives the main elements of how a polar bear maintains body warmth during the cold winter months. Churchill will be active with polar bears for the next couple of months. Stay tuned for daily posts on all the action Enjoy!
Polar bears in the town of Ittoqqortoormiit in eastern Greenland. Arctic Journal photo.
Eastern Greenland and specifically the town of Ittoqqortoormiit, have been forced to extend their polar bear patrols through the month of October, reports WWF Denmark, a conservancy.
The WWF-funded patrols had been scheduled to cease at the end of September, however due to the consistent high number of polar-bear sightings in and around the town of 500, the patrols will extend for an additional month.
After meetings between WWF representatives and Ittoqqortoormiit residents earlier in the year regarding interactions between humans and polar bears, the patrols were
According to the WWF, next year will see an expanded version of the polar bear patrols for local communities in eastern Greenland.
Churchill Photographer Alex De Vries – Magnifico captured these beautiful polar bear shots just recently. The fall colors of the vibrant tundra are especially rich this year. Polar bear season is coming quick and many bears are already gathering around Churchill. Recent counts confirmed 12 polar bears being held in the holding facility. This season should be an active one with high numbers of polar bears across the tundra!
Polar bear in the last days of fall in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Polar bear on the coast in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Curious polar bear along the coast in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
