Churchill Manitoba is home to Polar Bears. Only pregnant females 'hibernate' in a den from October to April. The bears wait for the ice to come ashore in the late fall to hunt for seals. When the ice melts in mid-summer, they stay around town. They don't eat anything and can be dangerous for the locals who have come to get used to them.
Walking 2
This guy looked right at me. Talk about intimidating! 2013
Sparring
While polar bears try to conserve energy until the ice comes to shore, they do get into little spats.
Polar Bear walks in seaweed
Those paws are massive. Churchill MB. 2016.
I'm trying to nap here!
This bear woke suddenly. I am sure we disturbed his nap. Churchill, MB. 2013
Just Chillin'
These guys wait for the ice to form and have not eaten in months. They conserve energy as much as possible. 2013
Polar bear cleaning leg
Fun to watch these guys in Churchill, MB. 2013
Mother and Cub
Outside of Churchill MB. 2013
I see you
This bear came around the vehicle. Churchill, MB. 2013