All About Polar Bears

All About Polar Bears

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Polar bears are the iconic species of the Arctic. Polar bears are being threatened by climate change and changing sea ice conditions. Learn more about "Ursus Maritimus" (the scientific name for polar bears) through this engaging collection that is designed to educate and share resources that are all…

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    • Oct 13, 2015 LATEST EPISODE
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    Polar Bear Birth and Survival Rates

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2015 2:03


    Biologist Mike Lockhart talks about changes in polar bear productivity.

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    Mothers and Cubs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2015 2:42


    Dr. Tom Smith and Megan Owen discuss the role of mothers an cubs in the Polar Bear life cycle.

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    Dr. Tom Smith—Nutrition for Mothers and Cubs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2015 2:38


    Dr. Tom Smith tells us about polar bear mothers and cubs and why it's good for them to be fat.

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    What Do Polar Bears Eat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2015 2:59


    Polar bears have evolved to feed on arctic marine mammals, primarily seals. Dr. Greg Thiemann discusses the polar bear's preferred food sources.

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    Polar Bear Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2015 1:45


    Watching polar bears engage in play behavior is rewarding and fun to watch.

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    White, Furry Blubber Machines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2015 3:09


    Polar bears may snack on foods like birds and kelp, but they’re designed for eating blubber–rich seals. Learn why Dr. Andrew Derocher calls polar bears “fat vacuums” in this chat with our own Alysa McCall.

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    Polar Bear Social Behavior

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2015 6:29


    Polar bears share a seal kill on the shores of Hudson Bay, offering a window into their social behavior. The footage also includes waking up, grooming in the snow, and play–fighting.

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    Male Polar Bear Encounters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2015 3:52


    Why do male polar bears stage mock battles? Dr. Andrew Derocher shares insights on this and other social behavior in male polar bears as they wait for freeze—up on the shores of Hudson Bay.

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    Fur or Blubber—What Keeps Polar Bears Warm?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2015 2:26


    Dr. Greg Thiemann of York University clarifies some of the confusion around polar bears and blubber.

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    Alysa McCall—Polar Bear Adaptations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2015 3:09


    Polar bear scientist Alysa McCall explains polar bear adaptations to a younger audience in this light-hearted, rapid-fire, short video.

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    Polar Bear Myths and Facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2015 7:35


    Test your polar bear I.Q.! Do polar bears have fiber optic fur? Do they cover their black noses when hunting? Can we build artificial platforms to save them? Our biologists answer myths and provide facts about polar bears.

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    Mom and Me: A Polar Bear Survival Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2015


    Students will learn about the connection between mother polar bears and cubs through an interactive exploration of the Polar Bears International website. Students will also discover the connection between polar bear survival and sea ice. They will analyze this connection through a graph analysis activity, comparing two graphs—one showing female polar bear weights and the other showing sea ice coverage.

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    Polar Bears Crossing Thin Ice

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2015 2:14


    How do polar bears manage to travel across ice that seems too thin to support their weight?

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