SPRING POLAR BEARS AT THE ICE FLOE EDGE
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Watching the wildlife is the primary activity for most expedition members. Whether watching animals from a chair on the edge of the ice, from a boat on the water, or even snorkeling on the surface, there are many ways to enjoy the wildlife.
For those who see the world through a viewfinder, photography and video opportunities abound. The Arctic is one of the most visually spectacular and unspoiled areas in the world. Many days will be spent snowmobiling from base camp to areas polar bears are known to frequent, or waiting at a satellite camp for polar bears to come close to our viewing area. These viewing areas can be on an island looking down at cracks where seals are sunning themselves, or in a polar bear proof polar bear cabin set close to pack ice and sunning seals. Hiking among sea ice, along the shore or high on the cliffs overlooking Lancaster Sound are always memorable moments to soak in the dramatic midnight sun on land and ice.
Animals
The spring floe edge, rich in life, is the Polar Bear's preferred habitat. Polar Bears hunt seals and may occasionally be seen far out on the moving pack ice. These bears tend to be large, and have the strength to swim far from land to hunt walrus. Mother and cubs are frequently seen traveling together. Lancaster Sound also contains many icebergs, and lucky expedition members have seen a bear climbing and resting atop these crystal mountains of ice.
Seals are abundant throughout the region. Both Bearded and Harp seals are regularly seen and occasionally a group of harp seals may cruise by the floe edge, pushing almost half of their bodies out of the water to inspect visitors.
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