Photo captures polar bear mom and cubs resting in mud in summer heat (which they shouldn't be)

Feb 4, 2026 7:56 PM

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An image of polar bears napping along the Hudson Bay coast in Canada has been shortlisted for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People's Choice Award 2026.

Seethreepeeoh

Polar bears shouldn't be resting in the summer heat. They should be working.

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ReelPoop

Canadian here, fuck yeah!

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ABrokenThing

*airlifts them to Antarctica

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charondaboatman

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