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Once they leave, they become far more dependent on sea ice to locate prey. In many regions, less than half of polar bear cubs reach adulthood. As denning routines unravel, cub mortality is set to ...

Polar bears rely on sea ice platforms to hunt seals, their primary prey. As the ice melts earlier in spring and forms later in autumn, bears have less time to hunt and build essential fat reserves.

Their large paws are also incredibly useful for walking on ice and hunting. When it comes to hunting, polar bears are experts at catching their prey, which includes seals and other marine animals.