Ursus Maritimus

Jan 4, 2012 by LelaMay    No Comments    Posted under: Animals, Images

Summer ice loss in the Arctic now equals an area the size of Alaska, Texas, and the state of Washington combined. Polar bears depend on sea ice for hunting, breeding, and in some cases, denning.

Scientists believe that we have we still have time to take action on global climate change by greatly reducing emissions. Without action, the whole planet is in peril from rises in sea levels to extremes in weather conditions that affect crops and water.

http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/

Save the polar bears because changes in their distribution or numbers affect the entire Arctic ecosystem!!!

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