Thursday, June 15, 2006
DROWNING CANNIBAL POLAR BEARS IN CHEMICAL FRENZY
More crazy antics from our ice-striding Arctic buddies:
Polar bears and other Arctic animals are being poisoned in their thousands by man-made chemicals, the wildlife charity WWF has said.
The chemicals are causing serious health problems for wildlife that dramatically reduces its chances of survival in the Arctic environment.
Whales, seals and polar bears are among those found with heightened levels of chemicals in their bodies, according to the WWF report. Effects include suppressed immune systems, weakened and deformed skeletons, cancers, vitamin deficiency and changes in behaviour.
Deformed skeletons? Changes in behaviour? Perhaps they’re evolving. Anyone checked for the appearance of fins?