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Dispatch from the Tundra Courtesy Of PBI<\/h2>\n

Temperatures remained unseasonably warm around Churchill throughout Polar Bear Week<\/strong>, hovering just below freezing during the day. Still, a bitter windchill is just beginning to accelerate the sluggish formation of ice along the coast of the Hudson Bay, and the bears have begun to test the edges hopefully.<\/p>\n

You can check in on the bears on our live Polar Bear Cam<\/strong><\/a>, with moms and cubs, sparring males, buggy love, and more!<\/p>\n

During our last week of Tundra Connections<\/strong> <\/a>for the season, we\u2019ll discuss the role of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in studying polar bears and their Arctic habitat.<\/p>\n

Our panelists will talk about connections between polar bears and penguins, crack the curious case of the \u201cgrolar\u201d bear, take you on a virtual tour of the Churchill Northern Studies Centre<\/strong><\/a>, and answer your questions from around the world!<\/p>\n

This week, Lance Rougeaux<\/strong> (Director of the Discovery Educator Network) will moderate a panel of scientists including behavioral ecologist Dr. Megan Owen<\/strong>, climate modeling specialist Dr. Kyle Armour<\/strong>, and biologist Dr. Nicholas Pilfold<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

More informal live chats will focus on the similarities and differences between the 19 polar bear populations around the Arctic, and the role of technology in studying wild polar bears.<\/p>\n

As polar bear season continues, please help us take action on climate and round out an inspiring Polar Bear Week by signing our petition<\/strong><\/a> for polar bears and making a pledge<\/strong><\/a> to reduce your carbon footprint!<\/p>\n

We thank you for your continued support.<\/p>\n

www.polarbearsinternational.org<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Sustaining a future for polar bears across the Arctic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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