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Polar bears might become extinct because of poaching and because of the encroachment of humans. They are also believed to be suffering a decrease in population due to global warming and loss of habitat and food.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 7y agoThey are at the top of the arctic food chain. They are endangered by our activities and have as much right to be here as us. They are also beautiful, and to consider them unimportant is to disrespect nature.
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∙ 12y agoPolar 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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∙ 11y agoThe Polar bears threats can be...
1. Pollution
2.Fighting for food
3. Starvation
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∙ 12y agopoalr bears are an endangerd or becoming extinct because of global warming so weere they live is cold and snow and icy so the snow and ice will melt and there habitat will get destoyed
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∙ 9y agoPolar bears are important because they keep the number of seals down. Without the polar bear the seal population would explode.
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∙ 14y agoThe polar ice caps melting, Because they would have less habitat which could end up leading to extinction.
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What is bigger a polar bear or a tiger?
An adult male polar bear weighs around 350-680kg, while a female weighs about 175-340kg.Tigers usuakky weigh only 300kg at most.So in general, the Polar bear is bigger than the tiger.
What is the most endangered water animal?
polar bears
Name Two Endangered Animals?
the amur leapords and the white tigers.. theres many more such as the grey wovles..jaguars..sharks...asian elephants and e.t.c
Are penguins becoming extinct like polar bears?
There are a few endangered penguin species, true. But the polar bear is not an endangered species, and is listed as vulnerable. The polar bear currently numbers around 20000 to 25000 animals, although some local populations appear to be declining, a couple are increasing, others fairly stable. Most scientists agree this animal's numbers have always been less than 35000 at its peak, because of the vast terrain and inhospitable environment.
What are facts about a narwhales diet?
Narwhales tend to eat human beings and polar bear liver, which would also answer the question "Why are narwhals endangered?" See: Period 3, Adv. Biology
How are polar bers main preditarsor?
Polar Bears are at the top of the Arctic food-chain. The biggest predator were human hunters, before the polar bear was listed as endangered and hunting them was prohibited.
Do polar bears have sharp claws?
yes they do polar bers are known to kill people
Why do polar bers have small ears?
Polar bears have small ears because they are special.:)Polar bears have small ears because they are special.:)
How endangered is a polar bear?
The polar bear is considered as vulnerable but is not endangered.
Are polar foxes endangered?
There are no "Polar foxes." There are, however, Arctic foxes and they are not endangered.
Is a polar bear's world population endangered?
Polar Bears are endangered. No, they are listed as "Vulnerable", but not endangered, which is a different classification altogether.
Are polar bears the most endangered animals?
Polar bears are not the most endangered animal ,but they are an endangered species.
When were polar bears identified as endangered?
With a population approaching 25000 worldwide, the polar bear is considered threatened, not endangered.
When was Lipman Bers born?
Lipman Bers was born on 1914-05-22.
When did Lipman Bers die?
Lipman Bers died on 1993-10-29.
Were polar bears endangered in 1997?
No
Are polar bears endangered animals-?
Polar Bears are currently endangered animals and on the bring of extinction due to the process of global warming.
