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Polar bears forced to eat seabird eggs as Arctic hunting ground shrinks

7 Apr 2021
Mitivik Island, Nunavut, Canada
Polar bears have started scavenging in areas populated by humans, as well as coming ashore at the same time seabirds are nesting and snacking on their eggs. This new behavior is due to shrinking of their hunting grounds, where they usually hunt for smaller porpoises and seals.
The Independent / Chloe Steiner / Gabby Camera-Faurot
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