Let's use this occasion to raise awareness about the challenges that these beautiful creatures face. A female polar bear was tracked swimming 687 kilometers / 427 miles for nine days straight in search of food. The deepest dive recorded is 6 meters / 20 feet. Due to climate change, the Arctic Circle is warming quickly, putting the lives of polar bears in danger. In fact, studies have shown that the Arctic is warming four times as fast as the global average. This is because the sea ice is melting and there's nothing to reflect the sunlight. Polar bears also need sea ice to hunt, mate, roam, and sometimes den. You can help! - In a year full of elections across Europe and in the US, vote for politicians that support bold climate action. - Make the switch to clean energy. If you own a house, use solar panels, reducing or replacing fossil fuels is key for the survival of polar bears. - If you're thinking of buying a car, buy an electric one. - You can donate to non-profits like