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As an editor who wants to create only the best content for your child, I've banned the overused pun "bear-y" from most Nat Geo Kids articles. Should I make an exception for tomorrow's International Polar Bear Day? Nah. These polar bear photos and activities are totally "paw-some" on their own. —Rachel Buchholz

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Polar bears might be apex predators, but they still like to have fun—some even form years-long friendships. And cubs often play-wrestle, which teaches them skills they'll need as adults. Polar bears aren't the only critters with a sense of fun. Check out this photo gallery of animals keeping the good times going.

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Aw … who'd want to eat this cutie? A polar bear, of course! But melting sea ice is making it harder for the marine mammals to hunt harp seals (above) and other menu items. Children can help: Challenge them to protect polar bears with these tips for fighting climate change.

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Kids can have fun and learn some stuff with our "Bubble Burst" game. Children play as a polar bear, an apple, a robot, or a red-eyed tree frog in the bubble-popping extravaganza. After successfully completing each level, they'll get fun facts about the Arctic, food, technology, and the rainforest.

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If you asked kids to name their top five animals, an ocean critter would likely be on the list. So use their love of polar bears, dolphins, sea otters, and others to inspire children to protect the ocean from single-use plastic and a warming climate. This article explains why these animals matter—and how kids can protect their habitat.

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Inspire young animal lovers to learn about these big bears of the Arctic. Mission: Polar Bear Rescue teaches children about the marine mammal's habitat and challenges so they can take action to help save these endangered animals.

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These kid-friendly science experiments will boost children's brainpower.

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This colorful activity doubles as an art project to teach kids about principles like emulsion and suspension.

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Your family's doting dog or cuddly cat becomes the scientist in these experiments.

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Our Try This! video series has step-by-step instructions for 14 experiments. (Floating pennies, anyone?)

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Yep, making a lava lamp can teach kids about science!

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Get more experiments—plus lots of other fun science stuff—on our Science Lab hub.

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If your kids have seen The Force Awakens or The Last Jedi, they might recognize Ireland’s Skellig Michael, an island that stands in for a remote planet in both Star Wars movies. In fact, the country has been the setting for many films, including The Secret of Roan Inish, which stars a character based on a mythical creature inspired by tales from the Blasket Islands (above). Learn more about Ireland's movie magic.

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