Grin and polar bear it!
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"It's International Polar Bear Day!" comes the roar.
To celebrate, Highland Wildlife Park’s Walker and Arktos received a pair of mini icebergs to pounce on in their pond.
The pair got to have some serious fun while making a serious point about the effects of climate change.
Mr Douglas Richardson, Head of Living Collections for Highland Wildlife Park, explained: "International Polar Bear Day is the perfect time to call for action against climate change.
"Usually by this time of year there would be a decent covering of snow across the park, however, so far we have been snow-free for almost the entire winter.
"Unlike many other animals, polar bears in the wild thrive in winter and fast through summer.
"The loss of sea ice is affecting their ability to hunt which means they are struggling to put down enough fat to survive the summer fast.
"Climate change is without a doubt the biggest factor contributing to a decline in the wild polar bear population.
"As the UK’s only polar bears in a public collection, our boys, Walker and Arktos, are ideal ambassadors not only for their species but also for the plight of the Arctic region where the effects of climate change are most acute."
In the lead up to the day, the park’s education officer met with visitors at the polar bear enclosure with an interactive touch table and interesting facts about polar bears, their habitat and the effects of climate change.
The animals are currently classified as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List as they rely almost entirely on sea ice for survival and any large scale changes will impact their population.
Researchers have predicted dramatic declines in both the quantity and quality of Arctic sea ice over the next 100 years.
Subsequently, in the next 45 years scientists believe polar bear numbers are likely to drop by more than 30 per cent.
