No! Polar bears have never met penguins except in TV commercials (drinking soda) or in a zoo. Polar bears live in the Arctic (the North Pole) while the penguins live in Antarctica (the South Pole).

No. You would have to travel to the north slope of the Brooks Range where polar bears live on the edge of the broad coastal plain of the Arctic Ocean. An occasional black or grizzly bear can be seen in the hills around Fairbanks. See similar questions...

There is always a possibility of meeting polar bears as we will be playing in their playground! However, occasions like this are rare and we always take a rifle with us just in case See similar questions...

Polar bears have a great sense of smell and can detect a dead whale or seal from twenty miles away! Since they eat mostly seals, they catch a live seal by sitting by a seal air hole in the ice and then sneak up on the seal when it comes up to breathe. Did you know polar bears don't drink water? They get all the moisture they need from the food they eat. See similar questions...

According to Polar Bears International, biologists estimate their population at 22,000 to 27,000 bears, of which around 15,000 are in Canada. See similar questions...

It would be highly unusual for a polar bear to travel that far north, though the camp operators keep weapons for such an eventuality! See similar questions...

A17 : I loved doing the Polar bears , the Mom was Alison Steadman and Uncle Ian was Trevor Peacock from the Vicar of Dibley 'no no no no ,yes' ...I don't know how it would happen because we've all moved on from the In pieces vibe now ,but I'd love to do more ... A18 : Yes ,you just have to include your name and address on your e mail and tell me who you want it for and we'll send one back to you. See similar questions...

We have both in fair supply, and we co-exist using our knowledge of their habits. Preparation and attitude is everything when encountering either species. Upon arrival at the lodge, you will be given a bear safety talk where you'll learn about being a visitor in bear country. Regarding bugs, we provide mosquito headnets, and recommend that you wear tightly woven, light clothing for maximum comfort. See similar questions...

No one lives in Antarctica on a permanent basis. The Antarctic Treaty guarantees that Antarctica is to be used for "peaceful purposes and for scientific research". This means that no one can have Antarctica as their permanent mailing address. Only scientists are allowed to spend any time there. There are over 5,000 scientists and support staff from 27 different countries in Antarctica during the Antarctic summer season. See similar questions...

They are along the trail but don't seem to cause much trouble. The trick is to protect your food by storing in a shelter or hanging from a tree. See similar questions...

Allowed to - yes, but don't often go. Everyone who goes with a country's Antarctic programme has a job to do, children don't have jobs and so don't go. Children can go as tourists although the cruises are very much aimed at adults and I imagine most children would find them fairly boring for much of the time - like a load of other things adults seem to enjoy. See similar questions...

Yes it does. Usually provided by diesel powered generators at each base, but in the last couple of years, some bases, particularly the Australian ones have installed windmills to generate supplementary electricity. This makes sense as Antarctica is the windiest place on earth, but poses a problem in case the wind damages the windmills. See similar questions...

To me, the most unusual thing about Antarctica was the constant daylight. Back home in Ohio, I left for school at around 6:45 am in the dark and came home around 5:30 pm, also in the dark. I arrived at Palmer Station in early January and it never really got dark there. The sun set around midnight and rose again a few hours later. The time in between was dusk-like. This made it very difficult to sleep. It didn't start getting even slightly dark until the first week of February. See similar questions...

The Arctic situation may be different. I have not studied it close enough to comment. From what I know it is different, and more observations have been made over the last several years to back up what is being researched there. See similar questions...

A trip to the Last Continent is rewarding. Whether through art, science, nature, history or beauty, Antarctica inspires awe and stirs the imagination. See similar questions...

The summer months are surprisingly mild. Peninsula temperatures range from 250F (-40C) to 460F (80C). Sunscreen is required daily. See similar questions...