Photo by Tom Nickels / World Nature Photography Awards

First Place, Behavior, Mammals. "While cruising through the Svalbard archipelago, we encountered three polar bears feeding on several dolphin carcasses. Observing quietly from our boat at a respectful distance, we witnessed one of the bears starting to play with a stick. The bear was totally ignoring us in this moment of pure joy, revealing a surprising playfulness. The behavior reminds me of an energetic and playful golden retriever fetching a stick."

Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2025/02/winners-2025-world-nature-photography-awards/681773/
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Calgary Zoo introduces new polar bear, Yellé, to the public
The Calgary Zoo's new polar bear made his debut Wednesday, but it will be a while before he gets up close and personal with the current polar bear in residence.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/wilder-institute-polar-bear-yelle-9.7156522?cmp=rss

Calgary Zoo’s new polar bear makes his first public appearance
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#Entertainment #Environment #Science #calgaryzoopolarbears
https://globalnews.ca/news/11769527/calgary-zoo-new-polar-bear-makes-first-public-appearance/

Calgary Zoo’s new polar bear makes his first public appearance
The Calgary Zoo's new polar bear, 20-year-old Yelle, is now out of quarantine and exploring his new home and is available for the public to see.
#Entertainment #Environment #Science #calgaryzoopolarbears
https://globalnews.ca/news/11769527/calgary-zoo-new-polar-bear-makes-first-public-appearance/

Calgary Zoo’s new polar bear makes his first public appearance
The Calgary Zoo's new polar bear, 20-year-old Yelle, is now out of quarantine and exploring his new home and is available for the public to see.
#Entertainment #Environment #Science #calgaryzoopolarbears
https://globalnews.ca/news/11769527/calgary-zoo-new-polar-bear-makes-first-public-appearance/

Calgary Zoo’s new polar bear makes his first public appearance
The Calgary Zoo's new polar bear, 20-year-old Yelle, is now out of quarantine and exploring his new home and is available for the public to see.
#Entertainment #Environment #Science #calgaryzoopolarbears
https://globalnews.ca/news/11769527/calgary-zoo-new-polar-bear-makes-first-public-appearance/

Calgary Zoo’s new polar bear makes his first public appearance
The Calgary Zoo's new polar bear, 20-year-old Yelle, is now out of quarantine and exploring his new home and is available for the public to see.
#Entertainment #Environment #Science #calgaryzoopolarbears
https://globalnews.ca/news/11769527/calgary-zoo-new-polar-bear-makes-first-public-appearance/

Calgary Zoo’s new polar bear makes his first public appearance
The Calgary Zoo's new polar bear, 20-year-old Yelle, is now out of quarantine and exploring his new home and is available for the public to see.
#Entertainment #Environment #Science #calgaryzoopolarbears
https://globalnews.ca/news/11769527/calgary-zoo-new-polar-bear-makes-first-public-appearance/