Polar bears face longer ice-free periods in the Arctic, increasing risk of starvation

In recent studies, scientists have been monitoring the behavior of 20 polar bears in Manitoba, located below the Arctic Circle at the southern end of their range. With the melting of ice during summer months, these bears are forced to live on land and face challenges in finding food sources. Research indicates that human-caused climate change is extending the ice-free period in certain Arctic regions, putting polar bears at risk of starvation.