Polar bears, the majestic predators of the Arctic, are disappearing at an alarming rate. In recent decades, their population has halved, and those that remain are increasingly malnourished due to melting Arctic ice, which reduces their food sources. Many cubs do not survive because their weakened mothers cannot feed them properly. Hunting, pollution, and climate change are the main culprits behind this crisis. Without urgent action to reduce carbon emissions and protect their habitat, polar bears could become extinct in less than a century.

Climate change has drastically altered the Arctic ecosystem, where polar bears rely on sea ice to hunt seals, their primary food source. With the ice melting at an unprecedented rate, these majestic animals must travel increasingly longer distances in search of food, depleting their energy reserves and jeopardizing their survival. Furthermore, the disruption of the ecological balance has increased competition for food, leading some bears to scavenge for human garbage to survive, which creates new risks to their health and safety.

According to recent studies, if greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, we could witness the complete disappearance of polar bears in the wild by the end of this century. Conserving their habitat requires a global effort that includes reducing emissions, protecting natural areas, and implementing measures to mitigate the impact of climate change.