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Rising Temps Lower Polar Bear Mercury Intake

Jun 15, 2017
Polar bears' diet changes due to climate change, leading to a decrease in mercury levels. Shift from seals to whale carcasses results in a 65% drop in bear's mercury levels.
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Climate change alters polar bears' diet and reduces mercury intake
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