Endangered polar bears

I can't find facts on the current status of polar bears. The reason? Probably because the facts don't support endangerment.

In 1993 a report issued on a species of butterfly in Columbia now being found 1000 feet higher in the mountains than any time previous. The conclusion by the report writer was global warming. The species was trying to stay in a comfortable temperature zone. Logical if you didn't check facts. The real reason was loss of habitat. Increase coffee and cocaine production resulted in clearing forested hillsides to plant these money crops. The butterflies moved further up the mountain because their habitat niche was gone. At 1000 feet higher the air is thinner and the butterfly expends more energy to stay in flight.

In 1984 wildlife scientist were alarmed to find a very small percentage of penguins and seals in their usual breeding areas. They had to travel over 200 miles in search of food. Many never returned. The alarm went out about possible endangerment. The next year the ozone hole was discovered. Global warming was blamed for the hole. The theory was the hole allowed solar radiation unchecked which killed the penguins and seals.

The report leads one to believe these species were dying out.  Nope. They relocated. Volcanic vents warmed the water at the new location causing a substantial growth in plankton. No endangerment. In fact the herds of both increased.

So what is the truth about the polar bears. I don't know, yet. Like the butterflies, penguins, and seals research will reveal the truth. But, if it is not endangerment, don't expect news reporting on the studies.

Note the current lack of hype about the polar bear.  My guess studies are not producing endangerment findings. Don't worry about your favorite cuddly carnivore. He is probably just fine.