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'''Polar Bears International''' ('''PBI''') is a [[non-profit organization|non-profit]] [[polar bear]] [[conservation organization]]. Their research, education, and action programs address the issues that are endangering polar bears.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20141107-can-polar-bears-be-saved|title=Can Polar Bears be Saved?|last=Palmer|first=Jane|date=5 November 2014|work=[[BBC Earth]]|access-date=2 March 2018}}</ref> The organization also tracks the activity of polar bears, primarily in Canada, which has helped lead to the animals being listed as an [[endangered species]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20141107-polar-bears-have-smelly-feet|title=Polar Bears Have Smelly Feet|last=Walker|first=Matt|date=7 November 2014|work=[[BBC Earth]]|access-date=2 March 2018}}</ref> Their Chief Scientist is [[Steven Amstrup]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://wildnet.org/updates/introducing-dr-steven-amstrup-polar-bear-expert-and-2014-expo-guest-speaker|title=Introducing Dr. Steven Amstrup, Polar Bear Expert and 2014 Expo Guest Speaker|date=6 August 2014|work=[[Wildlife Conservation Network]]|access-date=2 March 2018}}</ref>, who was awarded the [[Indianapolis Prize]] in 2012.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indianapolisprize.org/sites/prize/the-heroes/2012|title=The 2012 Indianapolis Prize Winner|work=[[Indianapolis Prize]]|access-date=2 March 2018}}</ref> In partnership with [[Google]], polar bear habitats in [[Churchill, Manitoba|Churchill]] were added to [[Google Maps]] in February 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/about/behind-the-scenes/streetview/treks/churchill-canada/|title=Street View Treks: Churchill, Canada|website=[[Google Maps]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite video|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYhoz54hpc8&feature=youtu.be|title=Explore the Polar Bear Capital of the World with Google Maps|date=27 February 2014|access-date=11 March 2018}}</ref> PBI also worked with the [[Association of Zoos and Aquariums]] to create education programs regarding polar bear conservation.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.aza.org/polar-bears-international|title=Executive Summary of AZA's Partnership with Polar Bears International|work=[[Association of Zoos and Aquariums]]|access-date=11 March 2018}}</ref> |
'''Polar Bears International''' ('''PBI''') is a [[non-profit organization|non-profit]] [[polar bear]] [[conservation organization]]. Their research, education, and action programs address the issues that are endangering polar bears.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20141107-can-polar-bears-be-saved|title=Can Polar Bears be Saved?|last=Palmer|first=Jane|date=5 November 2014|work=[[BBC Earth]]|access-date=2 March 2018}}</ref> The organization also tracks the activity of polar bears, primarily in Canada, which has helped lead to the animals being listed as an [[endangered species]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20141107-polar-bears-have-smelly-feet|title=Polar Bears Have Smelly Feet|last=Walker|first=Matt|date=7 November 2014|work=[[BBC Earth]]|access-date=2 March 2018}}</ref> Their Chief Scientist is [[Steven Amstrup]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://wildnet.org/updates/introducing-dr-steven-amstrup-polar-bear-expert-and-2014-expo-guest-speaker|title=Introducing Dr. Steven Amstrup, Polar Bear Expert and 2014 Expo Guest Speaker|date=6 August 2014|work=[[Wildlife Conservation Network]]|access-date=2 March 2018}}</ref>, who was awarded the [[Indianapolis Prize]] in 2012.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indianapolisprize.org/sites/prize/the-heroes/2012|title=The 2012 Indianapolis Prize Winner|work=[[Indianapolis Prize]]|access-date=2 March 2018}}</ref> In partnership with [[Google]], polar bear habitats in [[Churchill, Manitoba|Churchill]] were added to [[Google Maps]] in February 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/about/behind-the-scenes/streetview/treks/churchill-canada/|title=Street View Treks: Churchill, Canada|website=[[Google Maps]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite video|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYhoz54hpc8&feature=youtu.be|title=Explore the Polar Bear Capital of the World with Google Maps|date=27 February 2014|access-date=11 March 2018}}</ref> PBI also worked with the [[Association of Zoos and Aquariums]] to create education programs regarding polar bear conservation.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.aza.org/polar-bears-international|title=Executive Summary of AZA's Partnership with Polar Bears International|work=[[Association of Zoos and Aquariums]]|access-date=11 March 2018}}</ref> |
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In June 2018 Polar Bears International revealed it was working with bookmaker Paddy Power on its first Russian Arctic research project. The Irish gambling company made a five-figure donation to fund the study.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.casinoreviews.co.uk/news/society/paddy-power-polar-bear-stunt.html|title=Paddy Power Takes Flack for Cheeky Ad Then Reveals Noble Purpose|work=[[CasinoReviews]]|access-date=8 June 2018}}</ref> |
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| Formation | January 1994 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Carolyn Buchanan Robert W. Buchanan Dan Guravich |
| Type | 501(c)(3) |
| 77-0322706[1] | |
| Headquarters | Bozeman, Montana Churchill, Manitoba |
Executive Director | Krista Wright |
Chief Scientist | Dr. Steven C. Amstrup |
| Kevin D. Spreekmeester (Chair) John Kelleher (Vice Chair) | |
Revenue (2015) | $1,593,019 |
| Expenses (2015) | $1,502,040 |
Staff (2017) | 14 |
| Website | polarbearsinternational |
Polar Bears International (PBI) is a non-profit polar bear conservation organization. Their research, education, and action programs address the issues that are endangering polar bears.[2] The organization also tracks the activity of polar bears, primarily in Canada, which has helped lead to the animals being listed as an endangered species.[3] Their Chief Scientist is Steven Amstrup[4], who was awarded the Indianapolis Prize in 2012.[5] In partnership with Google, polar bear habitats in Churchill were added to Google Maps in February 2014.[6][7] PBI also worked with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to create education programs regarding polar bear conservation.[8]
In June 2018 Polar Bears International revealed it was working with bookmaker Paddy Power on its first Russian Arctic research project. The Irish gambling company made a five-figure donation to fund the study.[9]
See also
References
- ^ "Polar Bears International, Form 990 2015". ProPublica. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
- ^ Palmer, Jane (5 November 2014). "Can Polar Bears be Saved?". BBC Earth. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
- ^ Walker, Matt (7 November 2014). "Polar Bears Have Smelly Feet". BBC Earth. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
- ^ "Introducing Dr. Steven Amstrup, Polar Bear Expert and 2014 Expo Guest Speaker". Wildlife Conservation Network. 6 August 2014. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
- ^ "The 2012 Indianapolis Prize Winner". Indianapolis Prize. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
- ^ "Street View Treks: Churchill, Canada". Google Maps.
- ^ Explore the Polar Bear Capital of the World with Google Maps. 27 February 2014. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
- ^ "Executive Summary of AZA's Partnership with Polar Bears International". Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
- ^ "Paddy Power Takes Flack for Cheeky Ad Then Reveals Noble Purpose". CasinoReviews. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
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