How Old Is the Endangered Polar Bear?

Monday, July 23, 2012 - 15:30 in Earth & Climate

Polar bears may have trod the planet for millions of years, according to a new genetic analysis . That suggests the white-coated, massive bears have weathered previous natural climate changes, and may predate the Arctic ice that is their preferred--and only--habitat today, which is why the species future remains uncertain presently. [More]

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