Arctic mystery: Researchers stunned as Polar bears found surviving without ice

They found that there are two distinct groups of polar bears in the region, the first of which lives about 64 degrees north, and the other below that latitude, in the southeast of the island.

The researchers believe that the latter group of polar bears can now be classified as a new sub-population of 20 identified creatures.

The mountainous features of the island have meant that for this group of polar bears, movement is restricted.

Dr Laidre stressed that the group is not evolving into a new subspecies, adding: “They’re geographically, genetically and demographically isolated, meaning they’re not interacting with other bears.

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Article source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1627151/arctic-mystery-polar-bears-found-surviving-without-ice-climate-change