The largest carnivore on land roams the icy north. Polar bears like this one spend much of their lives on sea ice rather than terra firma, stalking their favorite prey: seals. Superbly insulated against the cold, polar bears are uniquely suited for life on the ice—so they"re especially vulnerable to a warming planet. Their plight is the focus of Polar Bear Week, observed the first week of every November, bringing attention to these creatures who live far out of sight of most humans.
Polar Bear Week
Today in History
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Pollinator Week
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Holi festival
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Memorial Day
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I m here! Take a look at me!
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Juneteenth
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State funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
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International Day for Monuments and Sites
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Craters of the Moon centennial
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Fight for your lefts
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A plot was afoot
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Storm rolls over the grasslands
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