Polar Bear

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The Polar Bear Faces Extinction

It should be no secret to anyone that the Arctic "Polar Bear" is facing some of its most drastic climate changes it has been through , since its existance . The ice-packs which these animals live on is being melted away by green-house gas's , and more commonly reffered to by most as "Global Warming".

As our earths climate warms , these ice-packs are melted and broken apart making it harder for the polar bear to find its food. This causes the polar bear to swim great distances , in order to hunt for its next meal . Wildlife conservationists have actually seen polar bears drown because they just could'nt make it to the nearest ice flow .

Recent study shows that the polar bear populations are declining at an alarming rate . Fewer cubs are being sited every year , which means that their reproductive cycle is being effected also . This animal is slowley being starved to the brink of extinction .

To save the polar bear , we have to start thinking about reducing green house gas emissions. We must find other means to feul our economy , which could diminish the effects of global warming through time, and lessen our dependance on "fossil fuels".

The polar bear is not the only one of the species in this habitate which are being affected . The Walrus , seal , arctic fox , arctic hare , and many others are being affected also . Oil exploration in the northern regions should be stopped , stopping the potential for human error , and thus preserving our environment . How far will we push our environment without looking back to see the effects it has incurred , and devistation it has caused .

To conclude , Global Warming is a very serious issue in todays fast paced world we live in , lets "hope" that it is recognized globally and dealt with by our politicians and governments because afterall , they are the people who can truly make a difference.

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What year did the polar bear become and icon of Canada?

I need this for a history project I am doing on polar bears and global warming. Does anyone know what year the polar bear officially became an icon of Canada. Or what year the toonie was made? It'd be greatly appreciated, thanks.

I noticed that the guy did not answer your question as to when the tooney was made. According to Wikipedia the $2.00 coin was introduced on February 19, 1996. As to whether not a polar bear is a Canadian icon is debatable. I think that the polar bear is more of an Eskimo or an Inuit icon as opposed to a Canadian icon. Typically the Canadian icons tend to be beavers, or Canada geese.

More than 1,000 brave Polar Bear Plunge
Saturday's light snow and freezing temperatures created the perfect setting for more than 1,000 people to take turns jumping into the Ohio River for the annual Polar Bear Plunge fundraiser for Special Olympics.

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