Daniel J. Cox

Back on the road in Japan after a few nights in Tokyo. This image of a Steller's sea eagle was shot two weeks ago on our first photo tour. Hoping the ice has survived for this next group. It's been warm since we were last up north.

OM-1 Mark II & 150-400mm 1/200, F/8 ISO 200

#eagles #japan

Northern lights season is here! Our live cam is streaming daily from Churchill, Canada, in partnership with explore.org. The best time to see the show is between 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. ET.

Watch the cam live: pbears.org/northern-lights-cam

International Polar Bear Day is less than 3 weeks away!

Join us in this special day as we celebrate moms and cubs and discuss why it's crucial to protect them. Learn more about International #PolarBearDay: pbears.org/intlpolarbearday

Synchronicity between two red-crowned cranes on their way to flight. Just two of the many hundreds we've seen and photographed during our trip to Japan.

Camera: OM-1 Mark ll
Lens: 150-400mm F/4.5

#cranes #birdphotography #Japan #wildlife

Talons Out! Steller's Sea Eagles, in battle. Hokkaido, Japan

Camera: OM-1 Mark ll
Lens: 150-400mm F/4.5

#eagle #eagles #japan #hokkaido #wildlifephotography #OMSystem

This image was from our hotel on the island of Hokkaido. Each night we had an impressive fireworks show.

Camera: OM-1 Mark ll
Lens: 12-40mm
Exposure: 23 seconds at F/11

#fireworks #Hokkaido #Japan #OMSystem

Whooper swans come in for landing in Japan.
Camera: OM-1 Mark ll
Lens: 50-200mm f/2.8

#whooperswan #whooperswans #japan #wildlife #swan #swans

Portia is ours — Bear 6. At 14, she’s spending the final months with her 2-year-old cubs, now big enough to help hunt seals and fatten up for spring. Soon she’ll wean them, and they’ll head onto the sea ice alone. She’ll then focus on herself before her next pregnancy. pbears.org/4rnQ43n
#polarbears

It’s a Feasting or Fasting Life for Polar Bears | Polar Bears International Polar bears on the sea ice show more variation in weight gain on the sea ice than previously thought, which may make them more vulnerable to loss of summer sea ice

Recent research shows that polar bears on the sea ice show more variation in weight gain on the sea ice than previously thought, which may make them more vulnerable to loss of summer sea ice. Learn more ⬇️ https://pbears.org/42E814u

Maiko in Kyoto

Maiko in Kyoto

Maiko in Kyoto

Natural Exposures Kyoto Photography Tour

Another beautiful evening in Kyoto 🇯🇵 Traditional dinner + learning about the life of a Maiko—an apprentice geiko (“dance child”) training in dance, music, and song. She was just 18, deeply committed and happy with her path.

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#kyoto

Tokyo

Camera store in Tokyo

Tokyo

Tokyo

Just chilling in Tokyo before our Japan Winter Wildlife Tour begins. This series is from our hotel window, looking down on the pier in Yokohama, and a couple of pics from a trip to Map and Yodobashi Camera. Hoping we have a lot of snow with the snow monkeys!

#tokyo #Japan

Paws up for Polar Bears Unit Plan | Polar Bears International Learn about polar bear ecology, the Arctic, and climate change impacts on habitats and natural processes.

Want to teach your students or kids about polar bears? Check out our Paws up for Polar Bears unit! This unit focuses on polar bear ecology, the Arctic, and the impacts of climate change on habitats and natural processes, all while instilling a stewardship ethic. https://pbears.org/3SvXbbq

Polar Bear Mom & Me Curriculum Unit | Polar Bears International Learn about polar bear moms and cubs and their connection to Arctic sea ice

Hey teachers and educators, looking for curriculum ideas? In our Mom & Me unit, students will learn about the relationship between sea ice and polar bear populations and about the ways climate change impacts the sea ice ecosystem in the Arctic. pbears.org/49CDbcY

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A polar bear mother and her young twin cubs emerge from their maternal den.

Polar bear cubs’ long journey to adulthood begins in the cozy confines of a maternal den, which provide critical shelter to fragile new-born cubs. Learn about the basics of polar bear denning: pbears.org/48mh2PY

Happy New Year! 🥳

Kicking off the year with a bald eagle photo from Minnesota. Read the full story in this month’s Natural Note, plus grab a FREE wallpaper and a printable Jan 2026 calendar.

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OM-1 II · 150–400mm · 1/640 · f/5.6 · ISO 200

#BirdPhotography #BaldEagle #Minnesota

New podcast out! 🐻‍❄️ I joined Resilience Gone Wild to talk polar bears, resilience, and how to stay steady when life shifts beneath us—especially during the holidays and year’s turning. Go With the FLOE 🎧

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YouTube video by Polar Bears International What We Accomplished for Polar Bears in 2025

Over the past year, we have made significant progress together on behalf of the world’s polar bears. Here are our Top 10 accomplishments from the past year, all made possible by your support and generosity! youtu.be/nw5MQfzZd-c

The Impact of Government Polar Bear Programs: United States | Polar Bears International At a time when too many in power refuse to acknowledge the reality of climate change and question the value of government-supported scientific research, some of those who have been intimately involved...

For 40+ years, the U.S. gov has conducted highly respected & productive polar bear research. At a time when many in power question the value of gov-supported scientific research, some involved express concern about what is at stake. Learn why gov-led polar bear research is vital. pbears.org/4a1eRVE

YouTube video by Polar Bears International Politics and Polar Bears – Fall 2025 Update

Polar bears don’t recognize borders, but they’re affected by national and international politics. Yesterday, our team shared the latest updates on the political changes we’re watching, and what it means for polar bears and their Arctic home. View the recording: youtu.be/uJQYZLx55hI

Polar bears are affected by national and international politics. Join us for a special panel with our team on Thurs, Dec 11 at 4 CT. We’ll share insights on the political changes we’re watching and what it means for polar bears and their Arctic home. Register here: pbears.org/44wJj6D

Tundra Connections Webcasts | Polar Bears International See our latest webcasts, past polar bear videos, and register for our upcoming connections.

Want to rewatch a Tundra Connections broadcast or catch up on one you missed? View the fall 2025 season episodes below that streamed live from the tundra during polar bear season in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Holiday Gift Ideas That Support Conservation 2025 | Polar Bears International Whether you’re a lifelong polar bear fan or simply love gifts that make a difference, this season’s favourites are sure to bring holiday cheer and a little Arctic magic, all while helping protect pola...

Looking for holiday gift ideas that support polar bears? We’re here to help you check off this year’s gift list with thoughtful ideas that support polar bear conservation. Check out a few of our favorite things, below. pbears.org/3KkUgkx

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Polar bear week - 9 facts you wouldn’t have known Celebrate Polar Bear Week (2–8 November 2025) by diving into some unbelievable facts about polar bears.

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Why are polar bear pregnancy rates declining in Western Hudson Bay? | Polar Bears International When researchers first looked at pregnancy rates among the polar bears of Hudson Bay in the early 90s, the results were promising. However, a recent study has uncovered a striking decline. We talked to study authors about what they're seeing and why

When researchers first looked at pregnancy rates among the polar bears of Hudson Bay in the early 90s, the results were promising. However, a recent study has uncovered a striking decline. We talked to the study authors about what they’re seeing and why. pbears.org/3JAf1Zo

I came across this scene while working in Churchill for @polarbearsinternational.org. These boulders encrusted in ice give me hope for colder temps, which will eventually freeze Hudson Bay. Once the bay freezes, the polar bears will be able to get back out to hunt.

OM-1 Mark II & Leica 9mm F/1.7

Working on the Arctic Documentary Project for
@polarbearsinternational.org - A mother polar bear and her cub wait on Hudson Bay’s rocky shore. Taken Nov 9 — still no sea ice. The sooner the bay freezes, the better for them, so they can eat.

OM-1 Mark II & 150-400mm F/4.5 w/ 1.2X TC
#polarbears