Impressions of nature I

Impressions of nature I
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Ursus maritimus Phipps Polar bear
Canada, Manitoba, Churchill.
11/3/2003
CN001'08-031103018'JJK
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IUCN Red List: Vulnerable (VU).

The primary threat to the species is malnutrition/starvation caused by habitat loss due to global warming. It is estimated that the global population will decline from the current 22,000-31,000 individuals by about 30% within three generations, or about 35 years.