Polar bears are getting thinner and having fewer cubs. Melting sea ice is to blame

CNN·Feb 14

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Polar bears are reportedly getting thinner and having fewer cubs, with melting sea ice cited as a contributing factor. However, there are also indications that some polar bears in certain areas may be experiencing short-term benefits or even gaining weight despite the decline of sea ice. The overall impact of sea ice loss on polar bear populations appears to be variable and not universally agreed upon.

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Polar bears are getting thinner and having fewer cubs. Melting sea ice is to blame

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Polar bears in Norway’s Arctic are getting fatter and healthier, despite melting sea ice

Madison’s Vilas Zoo has a new polar bear couple. Keepers hope a cub will follow.

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