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Global Range

Polar Bears are only found in the circumpolar North, across a span of five different countries: Canada, USA, Russia, Greenland (Denmark) and Norway.
While they rarely venture higher then 88° North, animals can be seen all the way to the southern tip of Newfoundland in the subarctic climate zone.
There is estimated to be around 25 000 animals in the entire global polar bear population.

Distribution Across the Circumpolar Arctic

Within Canada

Population census done in Canada has revealed to currently house more than half the global population with around 15 500 bears.
There are 13 sub-populations in Canada's boarders.

Wapusk National Park: Polar Bear Sanctuary

The Wapusk National Park in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada has a population of bears that has remained stable over the past couple years, with roughly 1200 bears within their sanctuary.
The animals are free to move in and out of the park as they please, however once they have left the confines of the park they are no longer under the control and protection of Wapusk National Park.
The highest number of animals can be seen in Wapusk National Park and Churchill area during late October and into November while they wait for the winter ice to form before heading back out to sea.
Wapusk National Park is one of the world’s largest denning areas for females. Distribution is highly dependent on sea ice quantity, quality and seasonal formation

Sub-Populations