Sea ice has been in a decline recently, and that is very bad news for polar bears. They conduct much of their lives on sea ice, including locating mates and … [Read full article]
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Polar Bears Populations Could Be Halved In Only One Year From Climate Change Caused Melting Events, Report Says
Polar bear populations could be more than cut in half in a single year with only one extreme melting event in the Arctic, according to a new repot from the … [Read full article]
Open Challenge to Rebecca Rimel, President of Pew Charitable Trusts: Match Your Mission Statement With Your Position On Alaskan Oil Drilling
Dear Ms. Rimel, I am an independent writer with an interest in environmental issues. I am a father, and an informed citizen. The credentials I hold as a writer … [Read full article]
Polar Bears in Alaska Losing Fur and Developing Lesions
In the past few weeks, polar bears have been showing up with a loss of fur and skin lesions in the southern Beaufort Sea region of Alaska. The causes … [Read full article]
We Don't Need Another Oil Disaster
This month marks the 23rd anniversary of the disastrous Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska. When the Valdez ran aground, more than 11 million gallons of oil … [Read full article]
Baby Polar Bear: 'Stop Global Warming! I'm Too Cute!' (VIDEO)
Yeah, that’s not actually what the baby polar bear in this video is saying, but that’s my interpretation. This video, filmed just before Christmas, apparently, is one of the … [Read full article]
Polar Bears Resorting to Cannibalism
Due to climate change causing Arctic sea ice to rapidly melt, polar bears are becoming stuck on land and having to resort to cannibalism for food and survival.
10 More Big Activism Stories
Some top activism stories from the past week or so that I haven’t been able to get to but deserve a big share: Two Finland animal activists who were being … [Read full article]
Polar Bear Kills Teenage Boy
In a very sad story, a teenage boy, 17-year-old Horatio Chapple, was mauled to death and 4 others were injured by a polar bear at Von Postbreen glacier on Spitsbergen Island – a Norwegian island in the Arctic circle — this week. The polar bear came into the boys’ tent, apparently, and was eventually shot dead by an expedition leader.
Top Animal Stories of the Week {8 Cute or Crazy Animal Videos}
Here are some top animal stories of the week (other than what we’ve covered already). Feel free to drop more stories or videos in the comments below if you have them.
Longest Polar Bear Swim Recorded — 426 Miles Straight
A study tracked a female polar bear that swam for nine days straight covering over 426 miles. This long journey is the longest ever recorded for a polar bear.
Endangered Species Act Under Attack in Congress, Innovative Twitter Campaign to the Rescue?
You can’t be surprised, given that our Congress people seem completely mad (and not just because of NCAA basketball), but, yes, they really are attacking the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and a number of iconic animals.
Luckily, Earthjustice, a leading non-profit public interest law firm dedicated to protecting the Earth and its resources, is working hard to rally U.S. citizens and stop the assault. And it’s come up with a really innovative, fun way of doing so.
Global Warming Effects; Touching Polar Bear Videos
Global Warming is a serious issue that many people just don’t understand. Here is some very touching videos from the polar bears perspective. The polar bears are some of the first to feel the effects of global warming. As you watch the videos think about what you can do to help fight global warming, and help save the polar bears.