With Arctic sea ice shrinking due to climate change, many polar bears have to shift their diets to land during parts of the summer. A study looking at Hudson Bay polar bears found that an overwhelming number of them are dropping pounds no matter what they eat.
The findings highlight the challenges polar bears face as their natural habitat diminishes. The shift to a land-based diet may not provide the necessary nutrition to maintain their weight, raising concerns about their health and survival.
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Study finds extended land-based diet causes polar bears to drop pounds
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