How Arctic Polar Bears Are Getting Help From New Tech

As the Arctic warms faster than anywhere else on Earth, polar bears in Hudson Bay are spending more time on land, waiting weeks longer each year for sea ice to return so they can hunt seals.

Their shrinking fat reserves and declining numbers, down by nearly 50% since 1979, have become a stark symbol of climate change. To help them, scientists and conservation groups are turning to innovation.

Polar Bears International and Frontiers North Adventures have unveiled the world’s first fully electric tundra buggy, a zero-emission research vehicle that replaces diesel models and reduces fuel use by 97%.

Its silent design allows researchers to study bears without disturbing them, even in –40°C weather. Another breakthrough, an AI-powered radar known as “Bear-dar,” detects polar bears near communities, giving early warnings and preventing dangerous encounters.

Together, these tools demonstrate how clean energy and technology can play a critical role in wildlife conservation. As polar bears continue to lose habitat, these innovations may offer a new model for coexistence.