According to BGR, what do you call the "hybrid" species produced when grizzly bears and polar bears cross? The answer may soon become common sense, because climate change has pushed the two bears together. As a result, hybridization between the two bears has become more common, which is a stark reminder that climate change will also affect animals. The first reported "gray polar bears" were discovered in 2006. At that time, the bear was hailed as a rare phenomenon. Scientists at the time said that the only thing that made it special was its existence However, these rare grizzly and polar bear "hybrid bears" have begun to become more common
Now, scientists say, this may be an example of how climate change affects animals, not just humans. As global temperatures continue to rise, the two kinds of bears are slowly gathering together. Moreover, with this aggregation, more hybridization has begun to occur.
The resulting "grey polar bear" derives its features from these two species. This "hybrid bear" is a short haired bear, which is better at coping with high temperatures than grizzly bears. At the same time, it is better at foraging, not only the polar bear's diet based on blubber.
Climate change is also affecting animals
And because of climate change, these are not the only animals that find themselves displaced in some way. Moose, salmon, giant pandas and even monarch butterflies are good examples of how climate change affects animals. And if people don't do something about this ongoing problem, they may see more significant changes.
With the thinning of sea ice in the Arctic, more and more polar bears are being driven to the south in search of food. At the same time, many grizzly bears are heading north in search of cooler areas. Although these "mixed race bears" have appeared since at least 2006, places like Alaska have seen a large-scale increase in their numbers.