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They are not at risk. Some groups would like you to believe they are endangered to collect money from people. The reality though is that these bears are thriving and are now over 25,000 in numbers.
Some people believe that the polar bear COULD someday become endangered if global warming were to become worse, or be real.
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To what are polar bears vulnerable?
Swimming polar bears are vulnerable to being killed and eaten by orcas. On land, they only are vulnerable to humans with guns.
What categories are listed for polar bears?
In regards to their conservation status, polar bears are listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.
Are polar bears endangered or threaten?
The polar bear is listed as "Vulnerable" by the IUCN.
Are polar bears endangerd 2012?
No. The polar bear is classified as vulnerable, or threatened, by the IUCN.
What and why are some animals endangered in the tundra?
polar bears but they are mostly vulnerable
What would happen to polar bears if they didn't have claws?
If polar bears didn't have claws they would be vulnerable to attack from other animals because Polar bears can use their claws to defend themselves. Polar bears can also hunt and find food using their claws therefore Polar bears need their claws to survive!.
Are polar bears the most endangered animals?
Polar bears are not the most endangered animal ,but they are an endangered species.
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.
How did humans cause polar bears to become endangered?
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.
Are polar bears still on the endangered species list?
Yes, polar bears are listed as Threatened on the main endangered species lists. See the related question below for more information about their listing and status.
Are polar bears extinct or threatened?
polar bears are an endangered species (which means they are threatened) parts of the arctic cap are melting because of global warming, and that is where they live. Polar bears are listed as "vulnerable, and are not an endangered species just yet. In fact, there is evidence that the population is on the rise.
Is a baby polar bear or a cub an endangered animal?
Yes because they are cute and people want there fur and if there parents are captured that leaves them unprotected. The polar bear is currently listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN, not endangered.
