A group of polar bears has found a new home in an abandoned Soviet meteorological station on Kolyuchin Island, near the North Pole, after being captured in footage recorded by a drone by the filmmaker and travel blogger Vadim Makhorov. This facility, which has been uninhabited since the dissolution of the Soviet Union in the 1990s, has become a refuge for bears that explore both the interiors of the buildings and their surroundings. The images, which have been shared on social media, even show the bears trying to catch the drone that was filming them, which reveals these animals' curiosity about technology.
In addition to the polar bears, Makhorov stated that his exploration led him to discover a walrus breeding facility nearby, which highlights the rich wildlife that inhabits the region. The presence of so many bears on the island suggests an interesting adaptation of the ecosystem, where the ruins of the old meteorological station provide protection against the elements. The videos shared by the filmmaker not only offer a glimpse into the lives of these majestic animals, but also invite us to reflect on the human impact on the Arctic habitat and the resilience of fauna in changing environments.
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