With Arctic sea ice shrinking due to climate change, many polar bears have to shift their diets to land during parts of the summer. 🌍🧊
A recent study focusing on Hudson Bay polar bears found that an overwhelming number of them are dropping pounds no matter what they eat. 🐾📉 This alarming trend highlights the challenges polar bears face as their natural habitat continues to change.
Experts are concerned that the lack of sufficient nutrition could impact polar bear populations, emphasizing the urgent need for climate action. 🌡️⚠️
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Study finds extended land-based diet causes polar bears to drop pounds
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