Natural History Museum - International Polar Bear Day

International Polar Bear Day

As global temperatures continue to rise, wildlife photographers are striving to capture the unique habits and lifestyles of a species at risk. Polar bears have come to symbolise the effects of a warming climate and the loss of habitat that is spreading round the natural world. View some of our favourite polar bear images from the last decade. View the photographs Wildlife Photographer of the Year Discover more about these magnificent creatures and other creatures threatened by climate change at our exhibition Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Encounter the beauty and fragility of wildlife, see fascinating animal behaviour and get to know extraordinary species. Associate sponsors: Ørsted and LUMIX Closes 28 June (extended due to high demand) Book tickets Become a Museum Member and get unlimited free entry to all our exhibitions.   Guarantee your entry It’s your last chance to see over 200 images exploring the beauty and fragility of nature in this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Members get unlimited, free entry – even when the exhibition is sold out to the public. Find out more   Take the exhibition home Don't miss the opportunity to snap up one of these incredible wall prints featuring heart-warming and challenging moments in nature from Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Shop now