Under local regulations, "it is forbidden to needlessly disturb, attract or pursue a polar bear," which was declared a protected species in 1972.

Au Svalbard, dans l’Arctique norvégien, une personne a été condamnée à 4.550 euros d’amende pour avoir réveillé un ours polaire endormi.

Under local regulations, "it is forbidden to needlessly disturb, attract or pursue a polar bear," which was declared a protected species in 1972.