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
How Many Pandas Are Left? Current Wild and Captive Populations
Wild giant panda population: 1,864 as of the 4th National Survey, with ~600 more in captivity. How the numbers have changed and which subpopulations are at risk.