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polar bear
noun
: a large creamy-white carnivorous bear (Ursus maritimus synonym Thalarctos maritimus) that inhabits arctic regions
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Ocean Explorer is a perfect ship for adventures in the polar regions; book a trip to Svalbard for hiking, polar bear (and walrus and arctic fox and reindeer) sightings, and kayaking.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
The standard wheels were replaced with large biomimetic paws inspired by the broad feet of polar bears.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
The film explores the increasingly challenging coexistence of humans with polar bears – the world’s largest land predators – as climate change forces the mammals closer to human settlements to hunt for food, making dangerous encounters unavoidable.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 11 June 2026
Visitors typically explore the park by expedition ship, with opportunities to see polar bears, muskoxen, glaciers, fjords, and archaeological sites.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
The standard wheels were replaced with large biomimetic paws inspired by the broad feet of polar bears.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
The film explores the increasingly challenging coexistence of humans with polar bears – the world’s largest land predators – as climate change forces the mammals closer to human settlements to hunt for food, making dangerous encounters unavoidable.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 11 June 2026
Visitors typically explore the park by expedition ship, with opportunities to see polar bears, muskoxen, glaciers, fjords, and archaeological sites.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
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“Polar bear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polar%20bear. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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