Polar Bears Protected!
We did it!
The U.S. Department of the Interior has listed the polar bear as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act, which gives the bear important new protections. More than 16,000 WWF supporters spoke out for this icon of the North during the public comment period on the proposed listing. Thank you!
The polar bear was listed due to the threat from climate change-induced loss of its sea ice habitat. Based on current ice models and projections for polar bear populations, experts believe that two-thirds of the world’s polar bear population may be lost by 2050. While the Endangered Species Act listing is an important step forward, urgent additional action is needed by governments and societies to reduce our carbon footprint.
Please urge your friends and family to get involved as WWF activists. We are counting on your continued support as a part of our team. Thank you again.
Sincerely,
Margaret Williams
Priority Leader,
Bering Sea and Kamchatka
World Wildlife Fund
Tags: endangered species, natural habitat, polar bears, protect animals, wwf
