Rare Footage of Moms, Cubs Emerging from Dens Sheds Light on Elusive Polar Bear Reproduction

New research marks the first combination of satellite tracking collars with remote camera traps to answer questions about polar bear (Ursus maritimus) denning, which is notoriously difficult to study as polar bear moms build their dens under the snow in remote areas. The post Rare Footage of Moms, Cubs Emerging from Dens Sheds Light on Elusive Polar Bear Reproduction appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

Feb 27, 2025 - 12:45
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Rare Footage of Moms, Cubs Emerging from Dens Sheds Light on Elusive Polar Bear Reproduction
Archer et al. reveal the first detailed look at polar bear cubs emerging from their dens. Image credit: Jon Aars / Norwegian Polar Institute.

New research marks the first combination of satellite tracking collars with remote camera traps to answer questions about polar bear (Ursus maritimus) denning, which is notoriously difficult to study as polar bear moms build their dens under the snow in remote areas.

The post Rare Footage of Moms, Cubs Emerging from Dens Sheds Light on Elusive Polar Bear Reproduction appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

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