| International Polar Bear Day, 27 February Show Find out more about the wonderful world of polar bears and what you can do to help them.
© Gert Polet / WWF From their furry, anti-slip feet to the tips of their small, heat-conserving ears, these impressive animals roam across vast areas – sometimes up to 600,000 sq km – to find food and mates. To coincide with International Polar Bear Day, we’d like to invite you to get to know more about this magnificent animal. We've got four simple - and fun - ways to show your support; from learning more about this amazing species, to crafting a polar bear inspired lantern or ordering one of our striking polar bear badges!  Learn and ExploreLearn more about impressively powerful polar bears, the threats they face and what you can do to help safeguard their future. Learn about polar bears Get CreativeShow how much you care for polar bears by making a polar bear inspired lantern using a variety of recycled materials. Download activity Order a WWF badgeSew your support by ordering your very own WWF Polar Bear Explore badge. Order online Adopt a Polar BearBy helping to protect polar bears you’re helping to make sure the Arctic food chain stays healthy – for the benefit of both wildlife and people. Opening hours: T: +44(0) 208 885 4987 International Polar Bear Day is an annual event celebrated every February 27,[1][2] to coincide with the time period when polar bear moms and cubs are sleeping in their dens, and to raise awareness about the conservation status of the polar bear. Description[edit]International Polar Bear Day is organized by Polar Bears International to raise awareness about the impact of global warming and reduced sea ice on polar bear populations.[3] The day encourages people to find ways to reduce their carbon output, such as by turning down their thermostat or driving less.[4] The day has also been used to encourage the installation of energy efficient insulation in houses.[5] Observance[edit]Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) in the drift ice region north of Svalbard Many zoos use the day to educate about polar bear conservation and to encourage visitation to polar bear exhibits.[6][7] It has also had some political impact. Jack Shapiro, the deputy climate campaign manager under American president Barack Obama, used the day to argue for the need for Congressional action on the issue of climate change.[8] The University of Saskatchewan announced in 2014 that it would be turning its thermostats up two degrees in the summer and down two degrees Celsius in the winter to honor International Polar Bear Day. The decision is expected to reduce the university's carbon emissions by two-thousand tons and save the university over two-hundred thousand dollars per year.[9] International Polar Bear Day has been noted to be effective in raising awareness online about polar bears through information search.[10] Join our own Dr. Thea Bechshoft to learn about polar bear moms, cubs, and the denning period. Ask questions and see if you can stump the scientist! The session will air live from Denmark and is timed for our followers in Europe. Polar Bears International Video Premiere: Protecting Polar Bear Moms and Cubs Staff scientist Alysa McCall will join us live from Yukon, Canada to talk about our research on moms and cubs and why protecting dens is so important. She’ll share fun facts and unveil a new video that takes you into the field with our team. The Weather Network Video Premiere: Bear Witness To celebrate International Polar Bear Day, the Weather Network will roll out a video filmed in Churchill, Canada, during the polar bear migration. It highlights our conservation efforts and includes interviews with our own Geoff York. Facebook Video Premiere: Protecting Polar Bear Moms and Cubs If you missed the first showing of our new moms and cubs video, we’re airing it again today. Caught it the first time? Add to your Arctic inspiration by watching it again. Behind the Scenes: Filmmaker Q&A Join Neil Osborne of The Weather Network, Ray Friesen of Handcraft Video, and our own Emily Ringer as they talk about the experience of filming Bear Witness. Ray will be leaving for Svalbard to film our den study just four days after the event. Come with questions and prepare to be inspired! In addition to these live events, visit our International Polar Bear Day page for more ways to get involved. Find a toolkit to help spread the word, donate to help us develop new technology to find and protect dens, take our Protect Moms and Cubs Challenge, and explore our favorite facts about moms and cubs. And don't forget to spend some time outside to celebrate polar bears! Visit your local Arctic Ambassador Center and find out what they’re offering for the community that day. |
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