How Do You Save Endangered Polar Bears?
The greatest threat facing endangered polar bears is climate change. Global warming has reduced the Arctic sea ice, making it more difficult for polar bears to hunt and reproduce. Pollution and oil transportation also pose threats. Without changes, this large mammal could be extinct by the end of the century. Steer clear of buying any products that have been made using a polar bear and at no time join in a polar bear hunt unless it is a controlled traditional harvest. Illegal hunting, trophy hunting and poaching can be severe threats to some polar bear populations. Traditional harvests by local communities do not present the same problem and can be sustained without endangering overall polar bear populations. Support research that allows scientists and conservationists to better understand polar bears. Knowing more about their habitat, hunting habits, health and other behaviors can lead to better solutions for saving polar bears. The World Wildlife Fund, for example, sponsors research
