These incredible photos of polar bears and their cubs were taken by German nature photographer Thorsten Milse in Churchill, Northern Canada, one of the few human settlements where the animals can be observed in the wild.

Thorsten’s photography has a strong focus on conservation and endangered species and he has spent weeks in the world’s polar regions. His stunning pictures have been awarded several international prizes including BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year and the Grand Prize Winner at Nature’s Best Photo Competition.



