The Land of the Cold | Pairi Daiza (2024)

• One of the largest carnivores on landPolar bear

  The Polar Bear is one of the largest land carnivores on land, along with the Kodiak Bear and the Elephant Seal: a large male can become 2 to 3 m long and weigh up to 800 kg. Females are smaller.

  Its yellowish-white fur is an excellent camouflage in its world of ice and snow: it also protects it from the cold thanks to a thick layer of fat.

  The Polar Bear

• one of the largest marine mammal,Walrus

  After the elephant seal, the walrus is the largest marine mammal, measuring over 3m50 and with large males weighing almost 2 tonnes. It is found along the shores bordering the Arctic Ocean, in herds which can include thousands of animals, overseen by a few dominant males.

  The Walrus

• VIRTUOSO OF THE SOUTHERN WATERSThe Gentoo Penguin

  The Gentoo Penguin is a species of penguin distinguished by its black and white plumage, pink wingtips, and breeding area in Antarctica. It is known for its skill in swimming and diving in search of fish, creating a magnificent spectacle in the southern waters.

  Gentoo Penguin

• SOVEREIGN OF THE ANTARCTIC ICEThe King Penguin

  The King Penguin stands as a monarch over the icy lands of Antarctica, sporting an imposing appearance with its black, white, and yellow plumage. As a diving champion in search of krill and fish, this majestic seabird embodies grace in the icy kingdom of the Far South.

  The King Penguin

• ACROBATICS ON THE WAVESGentoo Penguin

  As a symbol of Antarctica, the Leaping Gentoo Penguin brightens the shores with its elegant dives. With its contrasting black and white plumage, it captivates by juggling between the icy waves, demonstrating unparalleled agility in the world of seabirds.

  Gentoo Penguin

• The biggest cat on earthThe Siberian Tiger

  The Siberian tiger or Amur tiger (named after the river that forms the border between the Russian Far East and Northeastern China) is the largest subspecies of tiger. Today, it mainly lives in the Russian Far East as the populations that formerly existed in China and Korea have largely disappeared.

  The Siberian Tiger

• SYMBOL OF THE WILD BOREAL FORESTSThe Canadian Wolf

  The Canadian Wolf reigns as a master over the vast wild expanses of the North, sporting a thick fur that blends seamlessly with the snowy landscapes. This intelligent predator, a symbol of Canadian biodiversity, plays a crucial role in balancing the boreal forest ecosystems.

  The Canadian wolf

• GUARDIAN OF THE ARCTIC LANDSThe Muskox

  The Muskox stands out with its impressive horns and thick fur. Adapted to extreme conditions, this majestic mammal contributes to preserving the delicate balance of the northern ecosystems, embodying resilience in the vast wild territories.

  The Muskox

• King of 'memes' Raccoon

  The raccoon is a carnivorous mammal that eats everything! Insects, worms and larvae; small aquatic animals, shellfish, fish, frogs; small mammals such as musk-rats and mice. While adding to its ordinary diet and in season: maize, berries and fruits, seeds, acorns and nuts.

  Raccoon

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• Also called the caribouThe reindeer

  This cervid of the Arctic Regions is called Reindeer in Europe and Caribou in Quebec.

  A robust animal,able to survive in freezing cold, the Reindeer can weigh up to 100 kg. Thanks to its wide hooves, it can easily walk in snow or on muddy ground when thawed. It is also anexcellent swimmer.

  The reindeer

The Penguin Cave

The Hydroplane

The collection Inuit Objects

Polar Bear International

Photographic measurements and follow up of walrus in the wild