Beginning of life
I have been working with polar bears for many years and seeing the mother and her cubs coming out of their den in March when it can be -40 degrees Celcius, it is one of the most amazing life experience I had. Every time I saw them, I was thinking, I can't believe it might be four to eight months the mother hasn't had a decent meal. During summer time, when the sea ice is retrieved, it became very difficult for polar bear to hunt seals, their main diet. In the fall, the female pregnant will build her maternity den where she will give birth to her cubs in December and nurse them until spring. So really, it is only in March or April that she will be able to go hunt again!
Observing the cubs climbing on their mother back reveal how much vulnerable they are at this period of their life. They are completely dependent of their mother for warmth and food. I have been interacting with polar bears in many different seasons and seeing them so fragile reminded me that even the strongest can struggle. It is also quite entertaining to watch them copying every move their mum does. You can also easily see different personalities of the cubs. Some are so adventurous and playful and others will just stick to their mum. Maybe after all, we are not so different!
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Beautiful place an well explain
Yes indeed. Canadian Arctic is one of the last great wilderness. Nothing like observing wildlife in their natural habitat. Thanks for following
Nice touching
Waoo awesome, what a wonder. Thank you for sharing the photograph and its history.
Congratulations, really beautiful.
Thanks! Happy you like it!
Undoubtedly, polar bears are among the most amazing animals that have ever roamed our planet. For the mere fact that these magnificent creatures are able to survive in extreme climatic conditions, they are already admirable.
Yes they are. I admire them so much!
I admire your work, enjoying that great moment of a mother with her puppies, how cute!
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