"Report: Far More Polar Bear Cubs Dying in Alaska" (Canada, Ohio)
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The study of polar bears in the south Beaufort Sea, which spans the northern coasts of Alaska and western Canada, also found that adult males weigh less and have smaller skulls than those captured and measured two decades ago.
The study does not directly blame the changes on a decline in sea ice. However, fewer cubs and smaller males are consistent with other observations that suggest changes in sea ice may be adversely affecting polar bears, the study said.
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The study of polar bears in the south Beaufort Sea, which spans the northern coasts of Alaska and western Canada, also found that adult males weigh less and have smaller skulls than those captured and measured two decades ago.
The study does not directly blame the changes on a decline in sea ice. However, fewer cubs and smaller males are consistent with other observations that suggest changes in sea ice may be adversely affecting polar bears, the study said.
Report: Far More Polar Bear Cubs Dying in Alaska - Science News | Science & Technology | Technology News - FOXNews.com (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,230018,00.html - broken link)
"A decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on listing America's polar bears as threatened is due next month.
"Polar bears depend entirely on sea ice for survival, according to the U.S. Geological Survey report. Warming has caused major changes and scientists foresee more melting."
I don't think the Faux editors have seen it yet.
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