Polar Bear
About: Polar bears have a strong cultural significance for Arctic people, and beyond, polar bears are top predators in their food web. Which means they play a vital role in the balance of their ecosystem.
By helping protect the polar bear, we’re helping to make sure the Arctic food chain stays healthy, for the benefit of wildlife and people in and beyond the Arctic. The Arctic provides fish for millions of people, including here in the UK.
Habitat: Arctic Circle
Food: Ringed and bearded seals.
Threats: Human conflicts, Habitat loss, lack of food resources and industrial impacts.