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Polar bears do not occur naturally in Lapland. They mainly live in the polar regions around the North Pole, such as northern Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Russia and northern Norway (Svalbard). Lapland, which includes parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia, falls just outside the natural range of polar bears. However, in Lapland you can learn a lot about these majestic animals. Museums, nature centers and tourist attractions in the region often offer exhibitions and information about the lives of polar bears and other polar inhabitants. Polar bears live in the circumpolar regions and depend on sea ice to hunt their main food source, the ringed seal. They hunt by making holes in the ice and waiting for a seal to come up to breathe. Their excellent sense of smell helps them to detect seals under the ice. Polar bears are excellent swimmers and can travel great distances in the icy waters in search of food or a mate. They have thick layers of fat and a double coat to protect them from the extreme cold. Their white coat also provides excellent camouflage in the snow and on ice. Females usually dig a snow den in the fall to give birth to and protect their young. The young are usually born in December or January and remain in the den for several months. Although you won't encounter wild polar bears in Lapland, there are plenty of opportunities in the area to learn more about these impressive animals and better understand their habitat.

Arktikum is a museum and science center in Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland. It offers visitors an in-depth insight into the culture, history, and nature of the Arctic region. The Arctic Center at Arktikum focuses on the science and nature of the Arctic. Visitors can learn about the ecology, climate change, and the unique flora and fauna of the area, including the impact of climate change on polar bears. The Provincial Museum of Lapland at Arktikum highlights the history, culture, and traditions of the people living in Lapland. It features exhibits about the Sámi, the indigenous people of Lapland, as well as the modern history of the region.

IJsberen komen van nature niet voor in Lapland. Ze leven voornamelijk in de poolgebieden rondom de Noordpool, zoals het noordelijke Canada, Alaska, Groenland, Rusland en het noordelijke Noorwegen (Svalbard). Lapland, dat delen van Noorwegen, Zweden, Finland en Rusland omvat, valt net buiten het natuurlijke verspreidingsgebied van ijsberen. In Lapland kun je echter wel veel leren over deze majestueuze dieren. Musea, natuurcentra en toeristische attracties in de regio bieden vaak tentoonstellingen en informatie over het leven van ijsberen en andere poolbewoners. IJsberen leven in de circumpolaire regio's en zijn afhankelijk van zee-ijs om te jagen op hun belangrijkste voedselbron, de ringelrob. Ze jagen door gaten in het ijs te maken en te wachten tot een rob omhoog komt om te ademen. Hun uitstekende reukvermogen helpt hen om robben onder het ijs op te sporen. IJsberen zijn uitstekende zwemmers en kunnen grote afstanden in het ijskoude water afleggen op zoek naar voedsel of een partner. Ze hebben dikke lagen vet en een dubbele vacht om hen te beschermen tegen de extreme kou. Hun witte vacht biedt ook een uitstekende camouflage in de sneeuw en op het ijs. Vrouwtjes graven meestal in de herfst een sneeuwhol om hun jongen te baren en te beschermen. De jongen worden meestal in december of januari geboren en blijven enkele maanden in het hol. Hoewel je in Lapland geen wilde ijsberen zult tegenkomen, zijn er in het gebied tal van mogelijkheden om meer over deze indrukwekkende dieren te leren en hun leefomgeving beter te begrijpen.

Taken in: Finland / Lapland / Rovaniemi / Rovaniemi (show map)

Taken on: January 26, 2024

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