Polar bears are often seen as violent, but they are generally solitary and only approach humans out of hunger or curiosity, lashing out if threatened. Despite their calm nature, they are large predators and can be unpredictable. In polar bear habitats, always practice bear safety and never approach them.

Polar bears are at risk of extinction due to climate change, as they depend on sea ice and cold temperatures to survive. Rising temperatures caused by excess fossil fuel emissions are melting their habitat. By reducing CO2 emissions, adopting renewable energy like solar and wind, and raising awareness about environmental sustainability, we can help preserve polar bears and their ecosystems for future generations.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) estimates that there are up to 26,000 polar bears worldwide, though the exact number remains uncertain. With their Arctic sea ice habitat rapidly declining, polar bears are classified as a ‘Vulnerable Species’ and are protected by conservation laws.