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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus), sniffing the air while trying to stay cool in the summer sun near Churchill, Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada, Canadian Arctic. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Three to four month old cub cuddling against mother's body while mother is anesthetized by polar bear biologists. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Three to four month old cub cuddling against mother's body while mother is anesthetized by polar bear biologists. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Three to four month old cub cuddling against mother's body while mother is anesthetized by polar bear biologists. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Three to four month old cub cuddling against mother's body while mother is anesthetized by polar bear biologists. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Three to four month old cub cuddling against mother's body while mother is anesthetized by polar bear biologists. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Anesthetized 3-4 month old cub on mother. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear Ursus maritimus). Three to four month old cubs huddle against mother while watching polar bear biologists approach after mother is anesthetized. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Anesthetized mother and 3-4 month old cubs during examination by polar bear biologists. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Three to four month old cub huddled over mother after mother is anesthetized by polar bear biologists. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Three to four month old cub huddled over mother after mother is anesthetized by polar bear biologists. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Three to four month old cub huddled over mother after mother is anesthetized by polar bear biologists. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Three to four month old cub huddled over mother after mother is anesthetized by polar bear biologists. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Anesthetized mother and 3-4 month old cubs. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Anesthetized 3-4 month old cubs on top of mother. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Anesthetized 3-4 month old cubs on top of mother. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Anesthetized 3-4 month old cub. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Anesthetized mother and 3-4 month old cubs. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Milky nipple of a lactating female. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Anesthetized 3-4 month old cubs with new ear tag. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Milky nipple of a lactating female. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Three to four month old cub sleeping against mother's body after mother is anesthetized by polar bear biologists. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Three to four month old cubs cuddling against mother's body while mother is anesthetized by polar bear biologists. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Three to four month old cub sleeping against mother's body after mother is anesthetized by polar bear biologists. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Sleepy 3-4 month old cub on top of after mother is anesthetized by polar bear biologists. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Sleepy 3-4 month old cub on top of mother after mother is anesthetized by polar bear biologists. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Three to four month old cub peeking over mother after mother is anesthetized by polar bear biologists. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Sleepy 3-4 month old cub on top of mother after mother is anesthetized by polar bear biologists. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus. Adult female at den entrance. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). View of den from above. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Adult female leaving den in spring. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Mother and 3-4 month old cub leaving den in spring. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Research Station. Churchill, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Polar bear biologist examines the paw pad of an adult female. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Polar bear biologist collects fat biopsy from an anesthetized adult female. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Polar bear biologist, Nick Lunn, examines the teeth of an anesthetized adult female. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear. (Ursus maritimus). Polar bear biologist collects fat biopsy from an anesthetized adult female. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Tooth of adult female collected to determine age. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Paw pad of a 3-4 month old cub. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Anesthetized 3-4 month old cub and mother. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) Three to four month old cub waking up from anesthesia after receiving lip tattoo and ear tag. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) Three to four month old cub waking up from anesthesia after receiving lip tattoo and ear tag. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Three to four month old cubs on top of their mother after mother is anesthetized by polar bear biologists in helicopter. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Three to four month old cubs on top of their mother after mother is anesthetized by polar bear biologists in helicopter. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Three to four month old cubs on top of their mother after mother is anesthetized by polar bear biologists in helicopter. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Three to four month old cubs on top of their mother after mother is anesthetized by polar bear biologists in helicopter. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). View of mother and 3-4 month old cubs from helicopter as the family rests in daybed during their journey from the den to sea ice. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Males on sea ice in spring. Wapusk National Park, Canada. Classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
© Suzi Eszterhas / OceanwideImages.com |
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