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Polar bear populations are threatened by changing weather patterns, and by poachers.The return of sea ice to their habitat will help, but poaching remains a problem. There are more polar bears today, however, than thirty years ago, nearly three times the number. Source: IUCN Redlist
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On what do polar bears depend?
Right now, polar bears depend on humans. The habitat of the polar bear is decreasing. Because of global warming, the ice is melting. Polar bears are dying off because they have to swim long distances to get to ice.
What animals are decreasing in the north pole?
harp seals,polar bears,and some puinguins
Why are polar bears a cause of global warming?
Polar bears are not a cause of global warming. They are being affected by climate change in that their habitat is decreasing in size (as the sea ice is melting).
What was the polar bears population 2007?
22,000
Where are the polar bears endangered?
As of June 2nd, 2011, according to the IUCN Red List website, the status of the Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) is Vulnerable with a decreasing population trend. While this rating is NOT the same as 'Endangered', they are still in danger.Where? Wherever the bears live, which is on sea ice and land in the Arctic Circle.
Are there more polar bears now than there were 50 years ago?
Best evidence shows that fifty years ago, the worldwide population was between 7800-10,000 polar bears. After most nations curtailed hunting for the polar bears, the population began to increase. Today, the best estimates are 23000 to 25000 bears.
How many polar bears live in Alaska?
None, Polar Bears live in the Arctic, which is the other side of the world to Antarctica.
Why do hunters kill polar bears?
They kill Polar bears due to their own ignorance. The Polar bear population was listed as "threatened" by the US Department of the Interior in 2008.
What is the population trend of a polar bear?
Some local populations are on the decline, and some are increasing slightly. The overall population is currently fairly stable at 20-25000.
Are polar bears nearly all gone?
Yes. There are more polar bears in Alaska because it has not been very effected by global warming and many polar bears in other places have starved and died populations have decreased by 50%
Are polar bears extinct?
Not yet. Their existence is threatened because their habitat, Arctic sea ice, is decreasing because of Global warming.
Are there more than 1000 polar bears left in the world?
YES! And Canada is home to about 15,000 of the world's 25,000 polar bears, with their population increasing in the eastern Arctic.
