
Secret population of polar bears found living in seemingly impossible habitat
The discovery provides a glimmer of hope for the iconic white bears.
Polar bears live in the Arctic and hunt seals from atop the sea ice. Polar bears are are now listed as a threatened species under the United States' Endangered Species Act as polar bear populations declined. Stay updated on polar bears with comprehensive articles, interactive features and polar bear pictures at LiveScience.com.
Related Topics: Arctic, Climate Change, Predators