Defenders' Experts
Polar Bear
Polar bears are among the largest carnivores in the world. Highly dependent on older stable sea ice in the arctic region, polar bears spend much of their time hundreds of miles from land. In May 2006, the World Conservation Union added the polar bear to its Red List of the world’s most imperiled animals, predicting a 30% reduction in the polar bear population in the next 45 years.
Polar Bears Left Poorly Protected
May 8, 2009 - Interior Secretary Salazar refused his chance to overturn a damaging Bush-era rule, denying polar bears vital protections they need under the Endangered Species Act.
In the Field
Defenders is exploring the best locations to develop and implement local and regional bear-awareness campaigns to help minimize conflicts between people and polar bears.
Management and Policy
The polar bear’s habitat is melting away, threatening its survival, but we can still save this Arctic icon. By taking immediate steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we can address the root cause of global warming.
On Thin Ice: The Future of the Polar Bear
Defenders'
Jamie Rappaport Clark, testified at the January 17, 2008 U.S. House of
Representatives hearing
titled, On Thin Ice: The future of the Polar Bear.
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