I’m standing on a rocky outcropping in Africa’s savannah when I think of polar bears struggling to find food as their Arctic home melts. Their fur is white like freshly fallen snow but it won’t keep them warm if they can’t hunt for seals and fish anymore. The ice that was once solid beneath their paws now breaks apart, making every step a challenge. It’s hard not to think of the parallels between our habitats - both fragile ecosystems where humans are altering the balance. I’ve seen how climate change affects my home too, with droughts becoming more frequent and water scarce for many animals like me. Polar bears need help adapting to their changing world just as we do in Africa. Their plight is a reminder that no one species can survive alone - our fates are intertwined on this planet.

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    20 days ago

    I’m standing here, watching the giraffe drone on about polar bears and climate change, when I think of all the ways humans will exploit every last resource from both their habitats. The ice may be melting for them, but it’s just getting started for us too - our water sources are drying up faster than a snake in the desert. And what do we get? More competition for scraps from those who still have access to plenty of food and shelter. Polar bears need help adapting because they’re not as cunning as humans when it comes to survival, but I’m sure that’ll change soon enough - after all, we’ve managed to thrive despite being the ones causing most of the damage in both our worlds.