Chapter
Ringed Seals and Climate Change
25:53 - 29:34 (03:40)
Ringed seals rely on thick sea ice for hunting and digging through to reach their prey. As the ice thins due to climate change, their ability to survive is threatened.
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The speaker discusses the hunting habits of big cats and how they are raised by their mothers to hunt and survive.
25:53 - 28:34 (02:41)
Big Cats
Summary
The speaker discusses the hunting habits of big cats and how they are raised by their mothers to hunt and survive.
ChapterRinged Seals and Climate Change
EpisodeSelects: How Polar Bears Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The ringed seal is the favorite prey of the polar bear, who hunts for them by looking for their breathing holes in sea ice.
28:34 - 29:34 (00:59)
Polar Bear
Summary
The ringed seal is the favorite prey of the polar bear, who hunts for them by looking for their breathing holes in sea ice. Ringed seals make around 10 to 15 of these holes every season and keep them open throughout.