Polar bears at Wrangel and Herald Islands
Wrangel Island, which is north of the North-eastern Russian mainland, is a major denning site for polar bears. Wrangel island is extremely remote, but in recent years it has become accessible by boat for a short summer period, assuming ice conditions allow. These images of polar bears were taken from the sea at Wrangel Island and at its smaller neighbour, Herald Island.
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