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Polar Bears of Churchill

timeOCT. 21-26, 2026 ticket$8,995 activityActivity Level: Moderate Activity diplomaUCLA Faculty on Tour

Overview

pin Winnipeg, Churchill

We are thrilled to present you with a special opportunity to witness one of the largest confluences of polar bears in the world. Much like the bears themselves, visitors make their way to Churchill each fall when temperatures drop, brimming with anticipation. The reward: experiences of a lifetime. As polar bears await the formation of arctic sea ice over the Hudson Bay—to begin their hunt for ringed seals—they descend upon this tiny seaport town, forming one of the largest congregations of polar bears in the world. During this annual spectacle, it is possible to observe, photograph, and learn about these “Kings of the North.” The quality guidance of a naturalist Orbridge Expedition Leader and exclusive educational experiences, including presentations by experts at Churchill’s Northern Studies Centre and your local guide, distinguish this program.

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Cost: $8,995
Orbridge

Activity Level: Moderate Activity

UCLA Faculty on Tour

Professor Dan Blumstein
Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, at UCLA, and UCLA’s Institute of the Environment & Sustainability divider

Daniel T. Blumstein is a Professor in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at UCLA, and UCLA’s Institute of the Environment & Sustainability. He co-directs UCLA’s Evolutionary Medicine Program and is a former Chair of the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Dan has studied and taught animal behavior and conservation science throughout the world. His work on anti-predator behavior has helped us better understand how animals perceive humans and how to minimize those impacts as ecotourists. Dan is the recipient of numerous research and teaching awards including the UCLA Faculty Gold Shield Award for extraordinary accomplishment in undergraduate teaching and research, and the Animal Behavior Society’s Quest Award for seminal contributions to the study of behavior. He is the author of eight books, including most recently—The Nature of Fear: Survival Lessons From the Wild (Harvard, 2020), and over 500 scholarly publications.

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