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
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Seventeen arches at sunset
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Okavango Delta, Botswana
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A storied trail marks a century
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Cenote near Puerto Aventuras, Mexico
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Sitting down and taking a stand
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Spot on for International Cat Day
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Mysterious prairie mounds abound
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A wild and scenic scene
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Ahh-tumn
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A walk among the giants
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Let s crack the code
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Raise your hand for Teacher Appreciation Day
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World Art Day
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Get on your bike and ride
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In the valley of the doll
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Looking down on the Otter
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Spring awakens
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Happy World Photography Day!