Polar Bear Conservation and Threats

The video discusses the history of polar bear hunting in Svalbard, which was legal until 1973, leading to a significant decline in their population. Since then, the population has started to recover, with around 300 bears now residing in Svalbard. However, they face a new threat from climate change, as the Arctic is warming almost twice as fast as other regions, causing the ice and snow to melt.

When was polar bear hunting banned in Svalbard?

• 1963

• 1973

• 1983

• 1993

What was one of the main reasons for the decline in the polar bear population in Svalbard before 1973?

• Climate change

• Pollution

• Habitat loss

• Hunting for skins

Approximately how many polar bears are currently in Svalbard?

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 400

What is the new threat to polar bears in Svalbard mentioned in the video?

• Deforestation

• Climate change

• Increased hunting

• Overfishing

How is the Arctic region changing due to climate change?

• It is getting colder

• It is warming at the same rate as the rest of the world

• It is warming almost twice as fast as other regions

• It is experiencing more rainfall