Polar bears off the ice: Photo of the week
A recent photo series captures polar bears on Kolyuchin Island, Russia, where they have taken refuge in abandoned Soviet-era buildings. Photographer Vadim Makhorov observed the bears' behavior, noting their curiosity towards a drone and their eventual return to resting and exploring. The polar bears, listed as vulnerable, face significant threats due to climate change and the loss of Arctic sea ice.
- ▪Polar bears were photographed on Kolyuchin Island, where they inhabit abandoned buildings from a Soviet research station.
- ▪The bears showed curiosity towards a drone but eventually returned to their routines of resting and exploring.
- ▪Polar bears are classified as vulnerable, with their population estimated between 22,000 and 31,000 individuals.
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