Arctic Sea Ice Animation from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration


Polar Bears and Global Warming

Polar Bears and Global Warming

Polar Bear Photos by Howard Ruby

Polar Bear Video by Doug Inkley

Polar Bear Video by Patty Glick

Sea Ice Animation

Sea Ice Melting Animation

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On Thin Ice - Already struggling with pollutions, oil drilling and other threats, can polar bears survive global warming's devastating effects?

NWF's CEO on Polar Bears and Global Warming - Larry Schweiger's blog

Grizzlies Invade Polar Bear Turf - As the thermostat rises, grizzly bears are slowly expanding their range into the higher Arctic, leaving scientists wondering about the ecological impacts of the new arrivals.

Tales of the Great White Bear - Get a scientist talking about polar bears, and you will hear hair-raising stories along with an assessment of the creatures' uncertain future.

The Incredible Shrinking Polar Bears - In Canada’s Hudson Bay, a long-term study confirms they are losing weight and bearing fewer cubs as global warming melts away their icy habitat. Is this a preview of what other populations of polar bears will soon be facing?

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