Shake off those late winter doldrums and join us in observing International Polar Bear Day. These large bears of the Arctic region aren’t endangered but are considered a vulnerable species. As Arctic sea ice coverage continues to shrink due to warming ocean temperatures, the polar bear population faces a rapidly shrinking habitat. Polar bears have large hunting ranges, and rely on the Arctic ice to get around. Their role as an alpha predator in the Arctic is a crucial part of the natural balance in their unique ecosystem. If our sea ice disappears, the bears may soon follow.
A predator at risk
Today in History
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Dog days of summer
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Dyavolski Most
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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
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Shhh, the movie is about to start
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A stunning sight in Mexico s wilderness
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Colorful houses of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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Christmas tree at Crystal Pier, San Diego, California
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The Easter Bunny’s story
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Indigo bunting
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Taking the forest to the cloud
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Freeloaders of the avian world
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Let the harvest begin
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African bush elephants in Namibia
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A visit to Limerick on Limerick Day
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Christmas market, St. Stephens Basilica, Budapest, Hungary
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It s aboat time for the Barcolana
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Frankenstein Friday
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Skaftafell, Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland
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Salmon return to the Copper River
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Happy Panda Day!
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Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany
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Ancient groves in Australia
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World Jellyfish Day
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Wild and beautiful Alaska
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Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Ruins of Inca temples and terraces on Huayna Picchu, Peru
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Yosemite National Park anniversary
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Thorrablot: The Icelandic midwinter festival
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Happy Easter!
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Mada in Saleh, Saudi Arabia
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