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Over hunting reduced the population to less than 8000 in the 1970's.

Today, the polar bear numbers around 25000, and is in no imminent danger of extinction.

Listed as vulnerable by the IUCN.

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Polar Bears became endangered because of global warming and habitat loss.

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Polar bears are not currently listed as endangered, they are considered as vulnerable.

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