Polar Bear Collection (page 17)

Black and white digital illustration of Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus)

ALASKA PURCHASE CARTOON. An American cartoon of 1867 deriding Secretary of State William H. Seward for having made a bad bargain over the Alaska purchase

Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. A sign on the outskirts of Churchill warns residents and visitors of the danger of polar bears

Polar bear - family, mother with two second year cubs. November. Hudson Bay, Canada. MA1676
TOM-1625 Polar bear - family, mother with two second year cubs. November. Hudson Bay, Canada. Ursus maritimus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Polar bear - paws MA1992
TOM-1160 Polar bear - paws Ursus maritimus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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Polar bear, Ursus maritimus, on pack ice at water's edge

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) crossing ice in Arctic; Svalbard, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Northern Norway

Whale hunting in the Arctic in the early 18th century. Whales, polar bears. From a contemporary engraving

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) looking at the camera from behind a rock in the wild, near Churchill, Manitoba; Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sitting on snow in the wild, near Churchill, Manitoba; Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) walking in the corner of the image with vast white all around; Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sitting in the corner of the image with vast white all around; Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) in the wild looking up, near Churchill, Manitoba; Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) walking in the snow; Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) upside down playing in the snow; Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) walking on the ice; Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus) Sitting In The Snow; Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Polar Bears Play Fighting Along The Shores Of Hudsons Bay; Churchill Manitoba Canada

Polar Bear Walking Through The Snow Along The Shore Of Hudsons Bay; Churchill Manitoba Canada

Bear Laying On Rock, Manitoba, Canada

Polar bear (ursus maritimus) walking along hudsons bay; Churchill manitoba canada

Polar Bear Laying On Rock, Manitoba, Canada

Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus) Along The Hudson Bay Coastline Waiting For The Bay To Freeze Over; Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Polar bears wrestle on shoreline at dawn
Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) wrestle on shoreline at dawn; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Close-up of polar bear walking and turning head
Close-up of a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) walking and turning head; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Backlit polar bear turning head in darkness
Backlit polar bear (Ursus maritimus) turning head in darkness; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Reflection of mother and cub, polar bears (Ursus maritimus), Polar Bear Pass in Lancaster Sound

A laid back polar bear (Ursus maritimus) resting on an ice floe in the Canadian Arctic

Polar Bear family along Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada
Polar bear cubs (Ursus maritimus) snuggle up to their mother in the snow along Hudson Bay; Manitoba, Canada

Cub on its hind legs touching noses with its mother on ice

Polar bear hunting along the ice edge, Northeast Svalbard Nature Preserve, Svalbard, Norway
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) hunting along the ice edge, Northeast Svalbard Nature Preserve; Svalbard, Norway

Polar bear climbs iceberg for a view, Svalbard, Norway
Panorama of a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) climbs an iceberg for a view; Svalbard, Norway

Close-up of a polar bear
Black and white close-up of a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) looking at the camera; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Polar bear stands lifting head on shoreline
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) stands lifting head on shoreline; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Polar Bear, Ursus maritimus, sleeping with its head on a rock

Polar Bear on pack ice, Svalbard, Norway
Under the Midnight sun, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) on pack ice, Hinlopen Strait; Svalbard, Norway

Polar bear standing on pack ice, Northeast Svalbard Nature Preserve, Svalbard, Norway
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) standing on pack ice, Northeast Svalbard Nature Preserve; Svalbard, Norway

Polar Bear lying on the snow looking at the camera, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
Portrait of a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) lying on the snow looking at the camera on a sunny day; Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Polar bear in a snowfall, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) in its natural environment, a magnificent animal; Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) splashes through water in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, USA
Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) splashes through water breaking over the beach of the Arctic Ocean in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge near Kaktovik; Alaska, United States of America

Polar bear stands looking back on tundra
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) stands looking back on tundra; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Polar bear stands on shoreline at dawn
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) stands on shoreline at dawn; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Polar bear crosses rocky tundra lifting paw
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) crosses rocky tundra lifting paw; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Polar bear stands eyeing camera on shoreline
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) stands eyeing camera on shoreline; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Polar bear walks on tundra at dawn
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) walks on tundra at dawn; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Mother and cubs, polar bears (Ursus maritimus) at rest on an ice floe in the Canadian Arctic

A polar bear (Ursus maritimus) wanders across the ice floes in the Canadian Arctic

A polar bear floats on Arctic pack ice

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The majestic polar bear, also known as Ursus maritimus, gracefully walks on the Champ Island glacier above the glistening sea. Its powerful presence is a testament to its survival in one of the harshest environments on Earth. A young polar bear playfully rolls around in the freshly fallen snow, embracing the joy and freedom that comes with being a part of this icy wonderland. Every movement leaves behind imprints of innocence and curiosity. In an enchanting artwork titled "Beyond Mans Footsteps, " created by Briton Riviere in 1894 (1909), we are reminded of the timeless allure these magnificent creatures hold over our imagination. Even amidst this frozen wilderness, a road sign stands tall in Longyearbyen, Svalbard (Spitsbergen), serving as a reminder that humans share this Arctic territory with these incredible beings. It symbolizes our responsibility to protect their habitat for generations to come. Edwin Henry Landseer's masterpiece "Man Proposes, God Disposes" from 1864 (1912) captures both man's ambition and nature's unpredictability. The polar bear depicted reminds us that even though we strive for control, ultimately it is nature that decides our fate. Illustrated by Edmond Dulac for Queen Marie of Romania's book "The Dreamer of Dreams" in 1915, we see a mesmerizing portrayal of a polar bear against dreamlike scenery. This ethereal image evokes emotions and transports us into realms where reality meets fantasy. Polar bears adorned with pink hearts bring warmth to our hearts as they stand as symbols of love and compassion. These gentle giants remind us that love knows no bounds or species; it transcends all barriers. In Wapusk National Park, a mother polar bear proudly watches over her adorable triplets. Her nurturing instinct shines through as she guides them through their early stages of life while teaching them how to navigate their icy surroundings.