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![]() | In scientific circles, he is known as Ursus maritimus, or sea bear. Native Inuit call him Nanuk, the respected one. The Russians named him Medved, which means white bear. In Norway he is Isbjorn: ice bear. Together, these terms create a perfect picture of one of our planet's most magnificent animals, the polar bear. Observing wild polar bears in the natural splendor of their arctic home is one of the greatest rewards a nature and adventure lover can experience. But short of pulling on your mukluks, hoofing it into the Great White North and building your own igloo, how can you make the dream a reality? More |