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Hunting and Polar Bears
42:17 - 46:05 (03:48)
The shrinking of polar bears' habitats has raised concerns with big game hunting. However, if hunting is done responsibly, it can actually benefit the population of polar bears.
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As the polar ice caps continue to recede due to global warming, the habitat of polar bears is shrinking rapidly.
42:17 - 43:56 (01:39)
Climate Change
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As the polar ice caps continue to recede due to global warming, the habitat of polar bears is shrinking rapidly. This puts the long-term survival of the animals at risk, as they struggle to find food and maintain their physical health.
ChapterHunting and Polar Bears
EpisodeSelects: How Polar Bears Work
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The Inuit and Cree communities have unrestricted hunting rights, including for polar bears, with the goal of subsistence rather than sport.
43:56 - 46:05 (02:08)
Polar Bear Hunting
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The Inuit and Cree communities have unrestricted hunting rights, including for polar bears, with the goal of subsistence rather than sport. The issue of polar bear hunting raises questions regarding indigenous rights and conservation efforts.