Swathes of green grass, purple flowers and a brilliant blue sky frame the rippling water in what could easily be a beautiful spring day in the British countryside. Apart from the polar bear stalking along the bank, its fur reflected on the surface.
Although synonymous with ice and snow, this verdant image could soon become the year-round reality for these majestic beasts.
Wildlife TV presenter and biologist Liz Bonnin explains: “Nothing can prepare you for the harsh realities of the polar bears and how much trouble these animals are in.”
