Polar bears may be the world's largest land carnivores but they are also vulnerable, threatened by climate change, pollution, hunting, and more. This has made them the iconic spokes-species for a range of environmental campaigns. Planet 100 prese ...
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Planet 100: Top 5 Videos Starring Polar Bears
Polar bears may be the world's largest land carnivores but they are also vulnerable, threatened by climate change, pollution, hunting, and more. This has made them the iconic spokes-species for a range of environmental campaigns. Planet 100 prese ...
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