How Is Temperature a Limiting Factor for Polar Bears

How Is Temperature A Limiting Factor For Polar Bears?

Temperature limits the polar bear population because if the temperature is too high, some of the ice will melt leading to a higher death rate and a lower birth rate, decreasing the polar bear population.

What is a limiting factor for polar bears?

Polar bears face other limiting factors as well. Hunting, toxic pollution, oil development, and other human activities all combine to pressure the species and its habitat.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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