their population has increased

according to Alaska scientists

Well, polar bears dont really decide the climate

but they do support the warmer summers, colder winters theory

just saying

aren't polar bears moving further south to look for food?

they are increasing as well

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adaptation and the shifting of the poles kind of helps expand their living space and in accordance, their population

@E2D2 That wouldnt support the idea that we need to protect polar bears if they live better in the southern areas

Since they adapt so well

but I see your point

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When I meant south I meant lower than the arctic circle

like the numerous reports in Russia about them moving into or past siberian towns that have never seen them

im just asking: How is it possible for an increased population of polar bears to occur, while the ice is melting so fast?

@luduma Some scientists believe that the Artic and Hot regions are shifting

they don't solely live on the ice in the north pole you know that

Like they did 2 million years ago

but that's more of a theory

They live in tundras and other relatively lower temperature areas

they dont live there that much

even then

how can they increase

they have always lived there

now there is a decrease in ice

and increase in polar bears

Like I said, they have been moving further south in search for food for example. Polar bears have always moved between the arctic circle and tundra areas depending on the seasons in the northern hemisphere. They can still grow in population, its their food source that is shifting that is the concern with the polar bear pop. If your vision on climate change is focused on the increasing amount of polar bears there are, you might want to also look at the displacement of their main food sources rather than just the number of polar bears that exist.

but why are they moving because of food? why is there more food there?

my vision of climate change isnt focused on the polar bears amount

Polar bears move *in search of food*

> why is there more food there?

yes that is what *you* said

Im not saying every polar bear that moves finds the exact source of food they need or are getting their dietary requirements. For all I know they could be travelling south and eating whatever meat they find in those areas.

never said that 😂

quote me

but why are they moving because of food? why is there more food there?

thats your statement

> Like I said, they have been moving further south in search for food for example.
That's your statement, which i was referring to

ok? I still quoted your statement.

wasnt a statement