Climate change is increasing the length of time some of the Far North goes without ice. This means polar bears can’t eat their preferred prey – calorie-rich seals. Scientists are using data captured by cameras to determine how the bears fared. The results aren’t positive.
Source: The New York Times, February 13, 2024. Link. “Terrestrial foods are not adequate to prolong the period that polar bears can survive on land.” Anthony Pagano, wildlife biologist, U.S. Geological Survey.