Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) - native largely within the Arctic Circle, its surrounding seas and surrounding land masses. It is the world's largest land carnivore and also the largest bear. Polar bears are listed as a vulnerable species and are in serious danger because of global warming and decades of large scale hunting.
Rising temperatures are causing unprecedented melting of sea ice, especially in the summer months when polar bears are most active. They depend on the sea ice as habitat for hunting and denning. As available sea ice decreases, they are forced to swim farther and farther to find food.
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Ah how CUTE!
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