Did you know that polar bears are more likely to overheat than get cold even despite living in the coldest temperatures on earth? I guess that's why it's good to have up to 4.5 inch of blubber and two layers of fur. What color is polar bear fur? Sound like an obvious question? The answer may surprise you. Polar bear fur is actually clear, not white. Polar bear skin is also black (but you can't see it under all that clear fur) which also helps polar bears stay warm.
Why Polar Bears Need Our Help
Loss of sea ice is the biggest threat to polar bears which are considered vulnerable, but near endangered. Polar bears depend on the sea ice for hunting and breeding. Polar bears are starving because of lack of sea ice and in some cases drowning as they are forced to swim greater distances in search of food. There have even been recent reports of male polar bears feeding on young polar bear cubs, a previously unheard of behaviour but likely due to the food shortage. Source/more info: Polar Bears International
Why Polar Bears Need Our Help
Loss of sea ice is the biggest threat to polar bears which are considered vulnerable, but near endangered. Polar bears depend on the sea ice for hunting and breeding. Polar bears are starving because of lack of sea ice and in some cases drowning as they are forced to swim greater distances in search of food. There have even been recent reports of male polar bears feeding on young polar bear cubs, a previously unheard of behaviour but likely due to the food shortage. Source/more info: Polar Bears International
Help Save Polar Bears
- Reduce your carbon emissions which reduces global warming which helps save sea ice
- Urge your member of congress to pass strong climate change and clean energy legislation (U.S. citizens)
- Volunteer with polar bears in Churchill Canada
- Join Polar Bears International
- Track a polar bear through WWF-Canon Polar Bear Tracker (this is really cool , great way to educate kids on polar bears and free)
- Shop at Polar Bears International Online Store for unique polar bear gifts
- Adopt a polar bear from WWF
- Send a free polar bear e-card
Polar bear photo courtesy of: kewlwallpapers.com
