Cub survival underpins species survival, and the denning period is the most vulnerable period of their life — less than 50% of cubs may make it to adulthood. As industry expands in the Arctic, the study highlights the importance of undisturbed denning areas to protect polar bear populations. “Polar bear mothers are having increasing difficulties […]
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Cub survival underpins species survival, and the denning period is the most vulnerable period of their life — less than 50% of cubs may make it to adulthood.
As industry expands in the Arctic, the study highlights the importance of undisturbed denning areas to protect polar bear populations.
