Summary: Species most impacted by climate change are those that need sea ice for survival. As ice changes and time between thaw and formation increases, polar bears struggle to find adequate prey. Assiniboine Park Zoo's Dr. Stephen Petersen discusses bear physiology, life cycle, public education and policy, and resulting conflicts against the backdrop of a changing Arctic. One size does not fit all when it comes to population management as bears react differently depending on their latitude and proximity to humans.
