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Which of these situations is the main threat to the survival of polar bears?
Jenico Jacklick
Polar Bears are very vulnerable to climate change and human hunting. Due to their sheer size, they have no natural predators except themselves. Large males have been known to kill off younger/smaller bears to cut out on competition. Man has been hunting these giant carnivores for centuries for its skin and fur. As of now, approximately 20000 to 25000 animals exist in the Arctic wilderness. Their numbers are steadily declining due to habitat loss and hunting. Oil and Gas exploration in the Arctic too is a significant cause for the decline in Polar Bear numbers. Due to human activity and global warming, the ice caps are melting. So, the effective land that the bears have for hunting is coming down. Pollution too is killing off prey species. So, everything put together is endangering the species.
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What scientists are helping polar bears?
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Global Warming.
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Mostly their fur.
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What symbols mean surviving or survival?
There are no official symbols that stand for surviving or survival. However, some people attribute bamboo, panda bears, and polar bears as survival images.
Are polar bears a threat to humans?
They can be,but are more prone to attack if provoked.
What can you do to ensure the polar bears will be around forever?
The polar bear's main threat is hunting in some nations..The bear is holding its own, and the population is fairly stable.
Do male polar bears die before female polar bears?
It depends... There could be a battle and you can never tell about that. One could be sick. There is no way of telling which live longer. It depends on their survival skills and health alone.
