- Science
- Global
The polar bear 'umbrella': How protecting one species saves many
- March 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM
- 5 views
To protect the vulnerable biodiversity of the Arctic, researchers from the University of Alberta and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) have identified a new conservation strategy in western Hudson Bay: using polar bears as an "umbrella species" to guide where protection is needed most.
Originally published at Phys.org