Polar bear attacks on humans are rare, but when they happen, they’re usually serious. Polar bears are hungry predators living in harsh environments, and humans are seen as potential prey, not just a threat. Most attacks occur when food is scarce, a mother is protecting her cubs, or people accidentally get too close. As sea ice melts and bears move toward human settlements, encounters have increased. In polar regions, staying alert isn’t optional — it’s survival. #polarbear #forest #human #animal

How do polar bears survive their Arctic habitat? Is climate change affecting their population? Learn how polar bears have adapted to life on top of the world. Share this video with your learners: http://on.natgeo.org/6185nqQjl #InternationalPolarBearDay #PolarBearDay | National Geographic Education