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A polar bear shakes his body to remove water at the St. Felicien Wildlife Zoo in St
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A polar bear shakes his body to remove water at the St. Felicien Wildlife Zoo in St
A polar bear shakes his body to remove water at the St. Felicien Wildlife Zoo in St. Felicien, March 5, 2009. According to Environment Canada, Canada is home of approximately 15, 000 of the estimated 20, 000-25, 000 polar bears worldwide. The species is also listed as a special concern by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada while last year, the U.S. listed the polar bear as threatened under the U.S. Endangered Species Act because their sea ice habitat is melting down. REUTERS/Mathieu Belanger (CANADA) - GM1E5360Y2H01
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In this photo print, we witness the majestic beauty of a polar bear as it vigorously shakes its body to remove water droplets. Captured at the St. Felicien Wildlife Zoo in St. Felicien, Canada on March 5,2009, this image serves as a powerful reminder of the critical role that these magnificent creatures play in our ecosystem. With approximately 15,000 polar bears calling Canada home out of an estimated global population between 20,000 and 25,000 individuals according to Environment Canada, their conservation is of utmost importance. The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada has even listed them as a special concern species due to various threats they face. One such threat is the melting sea ice habitat caused by climate change. Last year, the United States recognized this danger by listing polar bears as threatened under the U. S. Endangered Species Act. As their icy homes diminish rapidly each year due to rising temperatures and shrinking Arctic ice caps, these incredible animals are forced to adapt and find new ways to survive. This particular moment frozen in time showcases not only the resilience but also the vulnerability of these iconic creatures against an uncertain future. Through photographs like this one captured by Mathieu Belanger for Reuters Images, we are reminded that it is our responsibility to protect and preserve their habitats so that future generations can continue marveling at their grace and strength amidst adversity.
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