Question

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Explanation:

Arctic animals like polar bears, Arctic foxes, walruses, and penguins (though penguins are more Antarctic, some Arctic-adjacent species) are affected. Polar bears rely on sea ice for hunting seals; as ice melts, their hunting range shrinks, leading to malnutrition and reduced reproduction. Arctic foxes face competition from red foxes moving north as temperatures warm. Walruses lose sea ice resting platforms, forcing them to crowd on shore, increasing mortality from stampedes and predation.

Answer:

• Animals affected: Polar bears, Arctic foxes, walruses, beluga whales, etc.
• Effects:
• Polar bears: Sea ice loss reduces hunting (seals), causing starvation, lower cub survival, and range shifts.
• Arctic foxes: Warmer temps let red foxes invade, increasing competition for food/habitat.
• Walruses: Less sea ice for resting; crowding on shore causes injuries/deaths, and reduced access to food (mollusks) as ice melts affects foraging.
• Beluga whales: Changing sea ice patterns disrupt migration, feeding, and calving, and increased shipping/development (due to ice-free waters) brings pollution and disturbance.