Where Do Polar Bears Live? The 19 Subpopulations of Ursus maritimus
Polar bears live in five Arctic nations across 19 subpopulations. Current estimate: 22,000-31,000. Regional breakdown, trends, and why they skip the North Pole.
April 2026
December 2024
Where Do Grizzly Bears Live? Range Maps, Recovery Zones, and 55,000 Bears
Alaska has ~30,000 grizzlies. Canada ~20,000. The Lower 48 holds only ~2,000 across 6 recovery ecosystems. Full range breakdown with maps and trends.
November 2024
European Brown Bear: Where They Live Across Romania, Slovenia, and the Carpathians
Romania holds 6,000+ brown bears, Europe's largest population. Full breakdown of brown bear range across 22 European countries with current numbers and trends.