The scientific name for a polar bear is “Ursus maritimus”. “Ursus” means “bear” and “maritime” means of the ocean.

This magnificant animal is found mostly within the arctic circle and the arctic sea, and is the largest land carnivore. It is classified as a vulnerable species and some of the populations are declining. The most significant difficulty for it is the melting of the sea ice it needs to hunt.

Here are a few great photos of polar bears . . .

Bear Hug

A tiny baby polar bear shelters in the warmth and security of its mother’s embrace.

A Polar Bear Snuggles up with Her Cubs

Polar bear cubs shelter in their mothers embrace, safe from the cold and the dangers of their frozen wilderness.

A Polar Bear is Silhouetted against the Arctic Sunset

A lone polar bear is silhouetted against the glorious Arctic sunset, travelling tirelessly accross the vast distances if the desolate Arctic wilderness.

Two Polar Bears (Ursus Maritimus) Prepare to Fight Each Other

Battle!! Two polar bears prepare to fight. Two powerful adversaries ready to battle each other for dominance.

More great polar bear photos can be found at our Blog Post Polar bear pictures.

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Probably the most famous of all bird artists, as well as the publisher of one of the finest picture books ever. For lots more info on this great artist, see Wildlife Art by artist :- Audubon, John James.

Louisiana Heron from "Birds of America"

Audobon’s famous picture of a Louisiana Heron, from his famous book “Birds of America”. See the deep blues of the heron in charatristic pose, with its natural environment in the background. An amazing example of bird art.

American Flamingo

“American Flamingo” . . . deep rosy color exotic and beautiful, in its native environment as see by Audubon on his extensive travels.

Warbler

“warbler” . . . captures the delicacy of these small and beautiful birds more often heard than seen with their delicate plumage.

Snowy Heron or White Egret

“snowy heron (white egret)” . . . a beautiful bird exquisitely illustrated here . . . the light fluffy delicacy of its delicate white plumage contrastaing with the pointed black bill. A fine example of classic bird art.

Wild Turkey

A wild turkey, one of the most iconic of American birds, beautifully illustrated by the most famous of all America bird artists.

Pileated Woodpecker

“Pileated Woodpecker”, illustrated so beautifully by Audubon in this fine bird print.

For 340 of Audubon’s amazing wildlife posters, see Audubon prints

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