🌍 Climate change is melting Arctic sea ice faster than Elsa can sing \"Let It Go\" ❄️, and our fluffy friends, the polar bears 🐻❄️, are feeling the heat! With their icy hunting grounds disappearing, many bears are turning to land-based diets during the summer months. But here's the kicker: a new study looking at Hudson Bay polar bears found they're shedding pounds no matter what they munch on! 😱
Despite swapping seals for berries and birds, these Arctic giants are still dropping weight. It's like trying to fuel a marathon with just a snack bar—just not enough energy to keep going! 🏃♂️🍫 Scientists are concerned because losing weight could mean trouble for polar bears who need fat reserves to survive the chilly winters. 🥶
This news is a stark reminder that climate change isn't just an abstract concept—it's affecting wildlife right now. 🌱 So, let's step up and make changes to protect our planet and these amazing creatures. After all, who wouldn't want to keep these cool bears around for generations to come? 💚🐻❄️
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Study finds extended land-based diet causes polar bears to drop pounds
cgtn.com
