Polar Bears
Remote Russian region scared of polar bear `invasion'
10 Feb 2019
A remote Russian region has declared a state of emergency over the appearance of dozens of polar bears in its human settlements, local officials say.
Greenpeace defends against criticism it supports polar bear hunting
6 May 2016
Greenpeace is denying claims it's endorsing polar bear hunting in the Arctic. Audio
Greenpeace criticised for endorsing hunting of polar bears
5 May 2016
Greenpeace and the World Wildlife Fund are being criticised for endorsing the hunting of polar bears. Audio
More on the settlement of Kaktovik - Ellen Kroeker
15 Oct 2014
One of our listeners has lived in the small settlement on the remote island on the northern coast of Alaska that we were discussing in our earlier story about a polar bear. What are the odds that this… Audio
Polar bear patrol - Mike Pederson
15 Oct 2014
The job of patrolling for polar bears is not one that many New Zealanders would know about. But for Alaskan Mike Pederson, close encounters with the predators is just part of his day. Mike… Audio