Polar bears face multiple health challenges, from parasites, infectious diseases, dental issues, bone health problems, and environmental contaminants This animal care aid is part of a series developed to provide information about bear health and care As the arctic warms, polar bears face a growing risk of contracting viruses, bacteria and parasites that they were less likely to encounter just 30 years ago, research has revealed.
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It is not yet clear how the presence of these parasites might influence the health of polar bears
Four morbilliviruses (canine distemper, dolphin morbillivirus, phocine distemper and porpoise morbillivirus) have been documented in polar bears from alaska and russia.
Not all wild bears, even young ones, transition well to life in captivity Those arriving with chronic medical conditions can be especially problematic, requiring a disproportionate amount of veterinary attention and resources for zoos and other animal sanctuaries. As the arctic warms, polar bears are increasingly at risk of contracting diseases—viruses, bacteria, and parasites—that they were less likely to encounter three decades ago, according to recent research. Climate change threatens the health of polar bears across the arctic
Wwf is working to protect essential polar bear habitats from harmful industrial activities, such as oil and gas exploration, and the evolving impact of climate change.