As of today, out of season, returns ~October. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Wrangel Island (and adjacent Herald Island) host the highest known density of polar bear maternity dens in the world.
Pregnant females come ashore in late autumn to excavate snow/bank maternity dens, give birth in winter, and emerge with cubs in spring.
The site is a strictly regulated zapovednik and UNESCO World Heritage property.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Ushakovskoye cordon (central reserve cordon / Ushakovskoye settlement) |
| Cape Blossom (Mys Blossom) - southern/SE coastal denning headland (typical observation headland) |
This is the short version
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