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Celebrate International Polar Bear Day on Feb. 27 and join the effort to help save these majestic animals! This day has been around since 2011, when it was designated as a way to raise awareness of the plight of polar bears due to melting ice caps, human-caused pollution, and other environmental factors that are impacting their habitats. It's also an opportunity to honor these powerful creatures and learn more about them – from their hunting habits to their unique adaptations for life in the Arctic cold. So let's all come together and show our support for these amazing animals by celebrating International Polar Bear Day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1965</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Polar Bear Protection</div><div class='timeline-text'>Polar Bears first gain protection in the United States through the U.S. Endangered Species Act, recognizing them as threatened species.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1973</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>International Agreement</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 1973, the Agreement on the Conservation of Polar Bears was signed by five nations outlining rules for hunting and safeguards for polar bears' habitats.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Increased Awareness</div><div class='timeline-text'>Polar Bears became a symbol for climate change issues due to their dependence on sea ice, increasing public awareness about their plight.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Increased Legal Protection</div><div class='timeline-text'>Polar bears gain increased protection under the U.S. Endangered Species Act, acknowledging their critical status from global warming impacts.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>International Polar Bear Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first International Polar Bear Day was celebrated, aimed to bring attention to the challenges polar bears face in a warming Arctic.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2022</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>On-going Conservation Efforts</div><div class='timeline-text'>Conservation efforts continue globally on International Polar Bear Day, with increased emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Learn about polar bears</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to research polar bears, their habitat, and the threats they face. Understanding their plight will help you to appreciate their beauty and importance in the world.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to a polar bear charity</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find a charity that helps protect polar bears and make a donation. Any amount helps, and you'll be supporting an important cause.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a polar bear craft</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up some supplies and create a homemade polar bear craft. Paint, clay, paper, or whatever else you have on hand can be used to make a fun and unique polar bear craft.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go for a nature walk</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get outdoors and enjoy nature. If you're lucky, you may even be able to spot some wild polar bears in their natural habitat.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a polar bear movie</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab some popcorn and settle in for an evening of polar bear movies. From documentaries to feature films, there are plenty of options to choose from.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Polar bears are amazing animals</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Polar bears are incredibly unique and fascinating animals. They have thick white fur that helps them stay warm in the cold climates, and their distinctive black noses and eyes make them one of the most recognizable creatures on Earth!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>They help raise awareness of their plight</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>International Polar Bear Day is a great opportunity to raise awareness about these vulnerable creatures and the threats they face from climate change and other human activities. By learning more about polar bears, we can all do our part to help protect their habitats and ensure they continue to thrive for generations to come.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Polar bears symbolize power & tenacity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Polar bears are a powerful symbol of resilience and determination. Despite living in one of the harshest environments on earth, they manage to survive through sheer willpower and strength. This tough nature reminds us that anything is possible if we put our minds to it - even when the odds seem insurmountable!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Polar Bears are Classed as Marine Mammals</h3><p class='facts-content'>Due to their strong dependency on the sea ice environment, polar bears are the only bear species to be considered marine mammals.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>A Polar Bear's Skin is Black</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite their fluffy white fur, a polar bear's skin is actually black. This black skin helps in absorbing and retaining the heat from the sun more efficiently.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Polar Bears can Smell Prey Miles Away</h3><p class='facts-content'>Polar bears have an acute sense of smell that allows them to detect seals— their main food source— nearly a mile away and under three feet of snow.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Polar Bears Don't Hibernate</h3><p class='facts-content'>Unlike other bear species, polar bears don't hibernate during winter. Instead, they continue their hunt across the icy terrain.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Polar Bears have an Extraordinary Swimming Capability</h3><p class='facts-content'>Polar bears are excellent swimmers and can travel distances of about 60 miles at a stretch in the open sea, mostly in search of food.</p></div></div>
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