Photo (C) Colin McNulty
Polar Bear Pop Quiz
Q: Which is the greatest threat to polar bears?
a. Industrial Development
b. Conflict with Humans
c. Climate Change
d. Unsustainable Hunting
Find the answer and see how much you know about polar bears by taking WWF’s Polar Bear IQ quiz! What better way to get into the spirit of Polar Bear Week? You’ll definitely want to brush up on your polar bear facts if you’re thinking about going on a polar bear tour to see the King of the Arctic in the wild.
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Answer to the question at the top:
c. Climate Change. Industrial development, conflict with humans and unsustainable hunting are all threats, but climate change is the greatest one. Shorter ice seasons from climate change result in less time for polar bears to find food.
