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National GeographicOn land, a polar bear, like this one caught on film by Martin Gregus Jr. (@mywildlive), moves across moss, rock, and shallow wetlands, sometimes covering vast distances while waiting for sea ice to return. Much of its movement is deliberate—pausing to rest, making day beds, or moving just a few feet in a week as it conserves energy.
On the profile · Jan 22, 2026