Polar bears have become the poster child for all the horrible things we’re doing to the planet. But they’re also a symbol of hope.
Wildlife groups are fighting to save the Arctic-dwelling species as their habitat steadily melts and toxic chemicals pile up on the ice.
On Monday, conservationists will celebrate International Polar Bear Day to highlight the small but important steps people can take to help preserve the bears’ homes — namely by cutting greenhouse gas emissions to slow the pace of global warming.
Yet polar bears are far from the only species to galvanize wildlife lovers and drive conservation efforts. Read more…
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Originally syndicated from Here’s 5 species to celebrate on International Polar Bear Day
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