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Grim photo captures polar bear mom and cubs resting in mud in summer heat - By - Sascha Pare - published - 4 February 26 - An image of polar bears napping along the Hudson Bay coast in Canada has been shortlisted for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People's Choice Award 2026.

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