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Leucistic caused by lack of melanin, or blond Antarctic fur seal pup (Arctocephalus gazella) on South Georgia, Polar Regions

Crabeater seals (Lobodon carcinophaga) hauled out on ice floe in Neko Harbor near the Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) hauled out in Port Foster, inside the caldera at Deception Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Crabeater seals (Lobodon carcinophaga) hauled out on ice floe near the Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Sunrise on king penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) at nesting and breeding colony at Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, Polar Regions

Adult king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) amongst chicks (okum boys) at Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, Polar Regions

Adult king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) returning from sea to the breeding colony at Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, Polar Regions

Adult black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) in combat with a second kittiwake near Alexander Island, Franz Josef Land, Russia, Arctic Ocean, Eurasia

Common guillemot (Uria aalge) nesting on Bear Island (Bjornoya) in the Svalbard Archipelago, Norway, Arctic, Europe

Curious adult bull walrus (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus) approach the ship at Moffen Island in the Svalbard Archipelago, Norway, Arctic, Europe

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) detail at breeding and nesting colony at St. Andrews Bay on South Georgia, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions

An adult bull among a pod of about 20 killer whales (Orcinus orca) in Antarctic Sound near the Antarctic Peninsula, Polar Regions

Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) breeding colony at Brown Bluff on the eastern side of the Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

First year Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) chicks at breeding colony at Brown Bluff, Antarctica, Polar Regions

A large pod of Gerlache Strait type B killer whales (Orcinus orca), traveling and socializing in Gerlache Strait, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Brunnich's guillemot (Uria lomvia) breeding and nesting site at Cape Fanshawe in the Svalbard Archipelago, Norway, Arctic, Europe

Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea), with fish, Farne Islands, Northumberland coast, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea), with fish, Farne Islands, Northumberland coast, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) surfacing at speed after lunging through bait ball of fish under seagulls. Husavik, Iceland

The white bodies of a group of Beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) breaking the surface of the calm water. These beluga whales that live in the St. Lawrence, Canada, year-round belong to the furthest southerly population of this arctic whale species.

Adult humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) sub-surface feeding among black-legged kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) off the continental shelf west of Spitsbergen in the Barents Sea, Norway. Humpbacks are one of the larger rorqual species, adults range in length from 12?16 metres (40?50 ft) and weigh approximately 36,000 kilograms (79,000 lb). There are at least 80,000 humpback whales worldwide.

Adult humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) sub-surface feeding among black-legged kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) off the continental shelf west of Spitsbergen in the Barents Sea, Norway. Humpbacks are one of the larger rorqual species, adults range in length from 12?16 metres (40?50 ft) and weigh approximately 36,000 kilograms (79,000 lb). There are at least 80,000 humpback whales worldwide.

Adult humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) sub-surface feeding among black-legged kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) off the continental shelf west of Spitsbergen in the Barents Sea, Norway. Humpbacks are one of the larger rorqual species, adults range in length from 12?16 metres (40?50 ft) and weigh approximately 36,000 kilograms (79,000 lb). There are at least 80,000 humpback whales worldwide.

Polar Bear (Ursa maritimus) on sea ice off the sub-arctic coast of Hudson Bay, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Bears come to the coast of Hudson Bay in Fall waiting for the ice to freeze, and looking for a careless seal or dead whale to wash up. Global warming has shortened their winter so they are increasingly anxious as they wait for winter. While they wait, they engage in frequent wrestling matches to determine a mating hierarchy for the breeding season in March and April, and regularly check on the ice to see if it will carry them out to sea.

Polar Bear (Ursa maritimus) in fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) on an island off the sub-arctic coast of Hudson Bay, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Bears come to spend the summer loafing on the island and looking for a careless seal or dead whale to wash up. Global warming has shortened their winter so they are increasingly looking for food in the summer.

Polar Bear (Ursa maritimus) in fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) on an island off the sub-arctic coast of Hudson Bay, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Bears come to spend the summer loafing on the island and looking for a careless seal or dead whale to wash up. Global warming has shortened their winter so they are increasingly looking for food in the summer.

Polar Bear (Ursa maritimus) in fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) on an island off the sub-arctic coast of Hudson Bay, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Bears come to spend the summer loafing on the island and looking for a careless seal or dead whale to wash up. Global warming has shortened their winter so they are increasingly looking for food in the summer.

Polar Bear (Ursa maritimus) in fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) on an island off the sub-arctic coast of Hudson Bay, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Bears come to spend the summer loafing on the island and looking for a careless seal or dead whale to wash up. Global warming has shortened their winter so they are increasingly looking for food in the summer.

Wary young red fox kit ( Vulpes vulpes ) napping near boreal den near Churchill Manitoba Hudson Bay Northern Sub-arctic Canada

Polar Bear (Ursa maritimus) in fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) on an island off the sub-arctic coast of Hudson Bay, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada.

Mother Polar Bear (ursus maritimus) with cub shaking off water halo on rocky cliff in sub-arctic Wager Bay near Hudson Bay, Churchill area, Manitoba, Northern Canada

Polar Bear (Ursa maritimus) in fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) on an island off the sub-arctic coast of Hudson Bay, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada.

An arctic ground squirrel Urocitellus parryii) eats gras but looks like it'd be smoking a cigar. Yukon Territory, Canada

An Arctic Ground Squirrel (Uroticellus parryii) puts his paw on a wooden deck. Yukon Territory, Canada

Polar Bear (ursus maritimus) relaxing in Fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) on sub-arctic flower covered island at Hubbart Point, Hudson Bay, near Churchill, Manitoba, Northern Canada..

Mother Polar Bear (ursus maritimus) with cubs dripping on ice in sub-arctic Wager Bay near Hudson Bay, Churchill area, Manitoba, Northern Canada

Polar Bear (ursus maritimus) with relaxed yawn in Fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) on sub-arctic flower covered island at Hubbart Point, Hudson Bay, near Churchill, Manitoba, Northern Canada..

Young red fox kit ( Vulpes vulpes ) portrait near Churchill Manitoba Hudson Bay Northern Sub-arctic Canada

An Arctic Ground Squirrel Baby (Uroticellus parryii) looks out of a rusty pipe. Yukon Territory, Canada

Two 2 weeks old Arctic Ground Squirrels (Urocitellus parryii) observe their surroundings. Yukon Territory, Canada

Four young Arctic Ground Squirrel (Uroticellus parryii) watch their surroudings. Yukon Territory, Canada

Polar Bear (Ursa maritimus) in fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) on an island off the sub-arctic coast of Hudson Bay, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada.

Two Arctic Ground Squirrel Babies (Uroticellus parryii) hide in a roll of wire. Yukon Territory, Canada

Two Arctic Ground Squirrel Babie (Uroticellus parryii) touch noses as if they would be kissing. Yukon Territory, Canada

An Arctic Ground Squirrel Baby (Uroticellus parryii) climbs over a roll of wire. Yukon Territory, Canada

Four Arctic Ground Squirrel Babies (Uroticellus parryii) watch out for danger. Yukon Territory, Canada

An Arctic Ground Squirrel (Uroticellus parryii) collects gras for it's nest. Yukon Territory, Canada

An Arctic Ground Squirrel Baby (Uroticellus parryii) looks out of a roll wire. Yukon Territory, Canada

Three Arctic Ground Squirrel Babies (Uroticellus parryii) exiting their den. Yukon Territory, Canada

An Arctic Ground Squirrel Baby (Uroticellus parryii) screams to warn the colony of danger. Yukon Territory, Canada

An Arctic Ground Squirrel Baby (Uroticellus parryii) sits in the golden light of the sunset. Yukon Territory, Canada

An Arctic Ground Squirrel Baby (Uroticellus parryii) sits on a piece of wood. Yukon Territory, Canada

An Arctic Ground Squirrel Baby (Uroticellus parryii) stands amidst green plants. Yukon Territory, Canada

An Arctic Ground Squirrel Baby (Uroticellus parryii) enjoys the warming sun. Yukon Territory, Canada

An arctic ground squirrel (Urocitellus parryii) sits on a log in his winter coat. Yukon Territory, Canada

Fisherman on the sea ice of a fjord using a longline, species is Anarhichas Minor. Fishery during winter near Uummannaq in northern Westgreenland beyond the arctic circle. North America, Greenland, Danish territory

Fisherman on the sea ice of a fjord using a longline, species is Coryphaenoides Mediterraneus. Fishery during winter near Uummannaq in northern Westgreenland beyond the arctic circle. North America, Greenland, Danish territory

Fisherman on the sea ice of a fjord using a longline, species is Sebastes Norvegicus. Fishery during winter near Uummannaq in northern Westgreenland beyond the arctic circle. North America, Greenland, Danish territory

View from directly above of a male Bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) standing on a snowy ridge, Alaska, United States of America

Polar bears in the wild. A powerful predator and a vulnerable or potentially endangered species. Two animals wrestling each other, Manitoba, Canada