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polar bear
noun
: a large creamy-white carnivorous bear (Ursus maritimus synonym Thalarctos maritimus) that inhabits arctic regions
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During the voyage, travelers can spend time spotting wildlife like Arctic foxes, whales, polar bears, and more, and explore the harsh landscape by zodiac boat, kayaking, and snowshoeing.
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Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Whether a traveler will risk frostbite to see polar bears in Canada or make the journey to a remote panda reserve in China, here are some of the most epic single-animal safaris.
—Gaby Keiderling, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
While Canada plays host to fascinating megafauna spanning from the polar bear to the gray wolf to the muskox, there’s one park in particular that offers a deep dive into the nation’s prehistoric past.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Alaska is home to about 100,000 black bears and about 30,000 brown bears, alongside nearly one thousand polar bears in the northern regions – making bear encounters common in some areas, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
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Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Whether a traveler will risk frostbite to see polar bears in Canada or make the journey to a remote panda reserve in China, here are some of the most epic single-animal safaris.
—Gaby Keiderling, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
While Canada plays host to fascinating megafauna spanning from the polar bear to the gray wolf to the muskox, there’s one park in particular that offers a deep dive into the nation’s prehistoric past.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Alaska is home to about 100,000 black bears and about 30,000 brown bears, alongside nearly one thousand polar bears in the northern regions – making bear encounters common in some areas, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Polar bear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polar%20bear. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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