Polar Bear Population
Arctic’s apex predator and its status across the #Arctic.
"If we fail to reduce our emissions, by 2100 we may lose all but a few high-Arctic subpopulations in & around the Last Ice Area."
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#PolarBear #SeaIce
WWF Arctic
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Arctic’s apex predator and its status across the #Arctic.
"If we fail to reduce our emissions, by 2100 we may lose all but a few high-Arctic subpopulations in & around the Last Ice Area."
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#PolarBear #SeaIce
WWF Arctic
LEARN MORE: https://www.arcticwwf.org/wildlife/polar-bear/polar-bear-population/
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Trends in Polar Bear Subpopulations
Less Arctic sea ice affects polar bears in many ways, including changes to bears’ physical condition, behaviors and survival rates.
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©WWF Global Arctic Programme
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Leading threats to Polar Bears:
• Melting sea ice due to climate change, reduced habitat, food sources.
• Anthropogenic (human caused) Activities, oil & gas.
• Exposure to pollutants & toxic substances.
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IUCN
Image: Dennis Stogsdil
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