Polar bear triplets' first steps into the Arctic

All across the arctic, polar bear mothers have given birth in dens deep beneath the snow. This female has had a rare set of triplets. The cubs were born in December, and have been feeding on their mother’s rich milk for the last three months. They now weigh nearly 10 kilos. The family have lived underground in near darkness all this time. Now they are ready to emerge into the light.

The female breaks a hole through the ice and the oldest cub leads the way. It’s his first view of the world outside. His brother soon follows. Only the youngest cub hangs back, unsure, staying close to its mother. Snug in their den, the young cubs were safe from all danger. Outside, a new and less predictable world awaits them.