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The Great Polar Bear Feast

Gathering is a Challenge for Solitary Bears

The normally solitary bears must navigate a complex social scene as they gather to feed.

Aired 06/22/2016 | Rating TV-PG

The Great Polar Bear Feast

Gathering is a Challenge for Solitary Bears

Clip: Episode 1 | 3m 7sVideo has Closed Captions

The normally solitary bears must navigate a complex social scene as they gather to feed.

Polar Bears and the Kaktovic community both feast on the Bowhead Whale. But the normally solitary bears must navigate a complex social scene as more than 80 now gather for the feed.

Aired 06/22/2016 | Rating TV-PG

Polar Bears and Humans Are Dangerous Neighbors

Video has Closed Captions

With no food left, the bears head towards Kaktovic to scavenge during the night. (3m 3s)

Scientific Feast For Polar Bear Studies

Video has Closed Captions

Dr. Todd Atkins and his team from the U.S.G.S. track and study the bears. (2m 54s)

Preview

The astonishing story of an annual gathering of 80 polar bears near a whaling village. (30s)

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