These are the adorable images of a set of polar bear cubs seeing the world for the first time . Despite temperatures reaching -50C , the excitable cubs played in the snow - even during a blizzard - rolling around and climbing on top of their mother . Photographer Andy Skillen tracked down the family at Wapusk National Park in Manitoba , Canada , and followed the family for two days . Welcome to the world : A mother Polar bear introduces her two newborn cubs to the joys of playing in the snow . Tumble : It takes time to learn to keep your balance ! Wildlife photographer Andy Skillen spent two days following the bears at Wapusk National Park in Manitoba , Canada . Drowsy : According to Mr Skillen , the polar bears had recently resurfaced after spending the winter in hibernation . The area is famous for its polar bear dens , and Mr Slkillen managed to capture a set of heart-warming scenes . In the region , most polar bears build their dens around November and come out of hibernation in February . The photographer said that most bears in the park , hungry after months of being in their dens , are anxious to get hunting seals before the spring thaw . Having excitable young bears in tow , though , makes things a little trickier . He said : 'It 's a fascinating scene to watch unfold . 'Polar bears live in a world of extremes , and yet despite their fearsome reputation show a remarkably touching side . 'They are programmed to survive like no other animal on earth , and the sheer enormity of the tasks these mothers have to take on every couple of years is beyond belief . ' I have the utmost respect for all animals that can make a living in the Arctic , and bears top the lot . ' Content : The family of bears was spotted in the Waspusk National Park in Manitoba , Canada . Bliss : The two young cubs , pictured , frolicked in the snow for several hours in temperatures of -50c . Love : The area is very famous for the number of polar bears who spend the winter hidden away in their dens . Protective : As soon as the young cubs take a few steps away their mother , she looks on intently . Cosy : The two young cubs use their mother as a form of protection from the worst of the elements . Safe : The cubs enjoyed their first taste of freedom but they never went too far from their protective mother . Hidden : The Polar Bear mother seemed completely oblivious to the presence of the wildlife photographer .
Wildlife photographer jack Skillen spent two days tracking the bears at the Wapusk National Park , Manitoba , Canada . He pictured a mother happily raising two newborn cubs to the joys of hunting in the snow . The bears were emerging from hibernation and the mother was anxious to hunt - but it was not so easy with two cubs in tow .