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Polar Bear Cams

Roam across the tundra with us for a window into the polar bear’s world. See moms, cubs, and big males. During the off-season, watch highlights.

Watch Polar Bears in Action

Our live cams are operated as part of a partnership with explore.org, a direct charitable activity of the Annenberg Foundation, and Frontiers North Adventures.

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Group of belugas underwater with one looking at the camera

Beluga Cam

Tune into the Beluga Cam to immerse yourself in the chirps, clicks, and charisma of these gregarious whales.

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Snowy forest with Northern Lights in the sky

Northern Lights Cam

Watch northern lights ripple across the night sky in Churchill, Manitoba—best viewed in February and March.

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Our Organization

Staying Connected on the Tundra

It isn’t easy to host live webcasts and Polar Bear Cams from the tundra. BJ Kirschhoffer discusses how we've made it possible.

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7 MINS

27 Oct 2023

Map view of Hudson Bay with a pin on Churchill

Polar Bears

Why Do Polar Bears Gather Near Churchill?

Churchill, Canada, is well-known as a polar bear gathering place. But why do polar bears congregate near the community on Hudson Bay?

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6 MINS

15 Oct 2024

Polar Bears

Top Mom and Cub Facts

All moms work hard, but polar bear moms are some of the hardest working of all, with no help from dad and a fasting period that can last 8 months.

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6 MINS

01 Feb 2024

Polar Bears

10 Surprising Facts About Polar Bears

As we celebrate Polar Bear Week, Alysa McCall shares 10 surprising facts about what makes polar bears tick.

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5 MINS

28 Oct 2024

Polar Bears

Western Hudson Bay Polar Bears

When the author started studying polar bears in 1984, the Churchill denning area was awash with mothers with cubs. It’s a far different story now–but what does the future hold?

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4 MINS

31 Oct 2018