Churchill, Manitoba β Polar Bear Cubs & Climate Wake-Up Call
π»βοΈ Churchill, Manitoba β Polar Bear Cubs & Climate Wake-Up Call π Location: Churchill, Manitoba (on Hudson Bay, Canada) π International Polar Bear Day: February 27 β A day to celebrate & protect these Arctic giants. --- π Why Churchillβs Polar Bears Matter β Largest land carnivores β Males weigh up to 600 kg (1,300 lbs). β Sea ice hunters β They rely on frozen oceans to catch seals. β Climate crisis victims β Melting ice = less food, more starvation. --- βοΈ Arctic Survival Challenges β 10% hunting success β Polar bears catch only 1-2 seals out of 10 attempts. β Swimming farther β Disappearing ice forces bears to swim 100+ km for food. β Starving mothers β Less ice = fewer seals = weaker cubs (like this one in the photo). --- πΈ Behind the Shot: Churchillβs Polar Bear Cubs π· Best viewing: October-November (migration to Hudson Bay ice). π· Ethical tours: Tundra buggies keep 100m+ distance (no drones!). --- π± How You Can Help 1οΈβ£ Reduce carbon footprints β Drive less, eat local, cut plastic. 2οΈβ£ Support conservation β Donate to Polar Bears International. 3οΈβ£ Travel responsibly β Choose eco-friendly Churchill tours. --- π Why Churchill is Unforgettable "Seeing a polar bear cub in the wild isnβt just cuteβitβs a climate warning. Their survival depends on our choices now." #ClimateAction #ChurchillCanada #WildlifeConservation