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The Great Polar Bear Feast

Polar Bears and Humans Are Dangerous Neighbors

With no food left, the bears head towards Kaktovic to scavenge during the night.

Aired 06/22/2016 | Rating TV-PG

The Great Polar Bear Feast

Polar Bears and Humans Are Dangerous Neighbors

Clip: Episode 1 | 3m 3sVideo has Closed Captions

With no food left, the bears head towards Kaktovic to scavenge during the night.

The bone pile has been stripped bare. And with little to no food left, the bears head towards Kaktovic to scavenge for food under the cover of darkness. Residents start up night patrols to keep the bears out of town.

Aired 06/22/2016 | Rating TV-PG

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Gathering is a Challenge for Solitary Bears

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Clip: Ep1 | 3m 7s | The normally solitary bears must navigate a complex social scene as they gather to feed. (3m 7s)

Scientific Feast For Polar Bear Studies

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Clip: Ep1 | 2m 54s | Dr. Todd Atkins and his team from the U.S.G.S. track and study the bears. (2m 54s)

Preview

Preview: Ep1 | 30s | The astonishing story of an annual gathering of 80 polar bears near a whaling village. (30s)

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