Polar bears are the world's largest land carnivores and survive in one of the harshest places on earth, polar bears are helpless against the threats we send their way. Most people are aware that climate change robs polar bears of their arctic home by progressively diminishing and thinning the sea ice on which they and their prey depend. What is less well known however, is that 600 - 800 polar bears are still killed each year for their fur and as hunting trophies to be sold on the international market. That’s not only a very high number, but fur and trophy hunters also target the biggest, healthiest and strongest bears. This is because big, good quality pelts achieve higher prices. As far as trophies are concerned, hunters always try to kill the biggest and rarest animals. Removing these individuals from the population undermines the bears' potential to survive in a world that is growing increasingly hostile.
Almost 53,500 polar bears died like this between 1963 and 2016 – that's more than twice today's global population. Canada is the only polar bear range state that not only allows the systematic killing of polar bears to export their body parts. In fact, Canada even promotes this trade.
We should be giving polar bears the best possible chance to survive and thrive. That means not killing them.
International Polar Bear Day is an opportunity for all of us to take action and help protect this magnificent species. By working together, we can make a positive difference to ensure that polar bears will survive. Please help us by spreading awareness about the plight of polar bears and the actions that are needed to protect them. Share information on social media, organize events or talks, or simply start a conversation with your friends and family.
Almost 53,500 polar bears died like this between 1963 and 2016 – that's more than twice today's global population. Canada is the only polar bear range state that not only allows the systematic killing of polar bears to export their body parts. In fact, Canada even promotes this trade.
We should be giving polar bears the best possible chance to survive and thrive. That means not killing them.
International Polar Bear Day is an opportunity for all of us to take action and help protect this magnificent species. By working together, we can make a positive difference to ensure that polar bears will survive. Please help us by spreading awareness about the plight of polar bears and the actions that are needed to protect them. Share information on social media, organize events or talks, or simply start a conversation with your friends and family.
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