Polar Bears Are Dying Due to a Growing ‘Energy Deficit’ That’s Pushing Them Toward Extinction, Study Finds
A groundbreaking study from the University of Toronto Scarborough has revealed a direct link between shrinking sea ice caused by climate change and the alarming population decline of polar bears in Western Hudson Bay. The research provides a clear mechanism explaining how diminishing hunting opportunities on sea ice are leading to energy deficits, reduced reproduction, and ultimately, the collapse of this iconic Arctic species….
