Two newborn polar bear cubs emerge from their den for the first time, accompanied by their watchful mother. For veteran polar bear tracker Dennis Compayre, it's a beautiful thing to witness. Learn more about this incredible experience (captured in ‘Kingdom of the Polar Bears,’ streaming free on CBC Gem): https://www.cbc.ca/documentaries/the-nature-of-things/cameraman-endures-extreme-conditions-in-canada-s-arctic-to-film-polar-bear-cubs-emerging-from-their-den-1.5928248 | CBC Docs

In springtime, a mother polar bear emerges from her den with her newborn cub or cubs. She and her cubs will stay at their den for a few days or weeks, giving the cubs a chance to play, explore, and strengthen their legs. Once polar bear cubs are big enough, she and her cubs will head out onto the sea ice. A mother polar bear will begin teaching her young cubs not only how to hunt, but how to simply survive in the Arctic. | Polar Bears International

In springtime, a mother polar bear emerges from her den with her newborn cub or cubs. She and her cubs will stay at their den for a few days or weeks, giving the cubs a chance to play, explore, and strengthen their legs. Once polar bear cubs are big enough, she and her cubs will head out onto the sea ice. A mother polar bear will begin teaching her young cubs not only how to hunt, but how to simply survive in the Arctic. | Polar Bears International

International Polar Bear Day is less than 3 weeks away! Right now, polar bear moms and their newborn cubs are snuggled together in snow dens across the Arctic. Denning is the most vulnerable time in a polar bear’s life, and in a warming Arctic, the survival of every single cub is critically important. 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 | Polar Bears Inter

Polar bear mothers are among the most affectionate and protective of all of them, especially when they only have one cub. This is probably due to the extreme environment cubs have to face when they exit their maternity dens for the first time, usually when they're about three months old. Polar bear moms engage and play with a single cub more often, as there are no siblings to demand her attention.🐼🐻😍 #polarbear #manitoba #motherhood #wapusknationalpark #churchill 🎥@Daisy Gilardini | Nature's