I looked for more recent data for polar bears.
I found this, in the text (no graphic):
"Now, in 2021, polar bear numbers are the highest they've been in 60 years. Recent survey results would put the global average at about 30,000 (Crockford 2021): up a little from 26,000 but not by a significant amount. However, a plausible argument can be made that this number is likely to be much higher - possibly as high as 58,000 (Crockford 2017, 2019, 2020: 3). " Which means :
"Today, in 2021, the number of polar bears is the highest in 60 years. A recent survey results put the global average at around 30 (Crockford 000): a slight increase from 2021 26 but not significantly. However, a plausible argument can be made that this number is likely to be much higher - perhaps as high as 000 (Crockford 58, 000, 2017: 2019). "
explanation:
"Climate change is unlikely to effect the future of polar bears unless there is much less ice by mid-May, which does not look likely to happen any time soon based on current conditions""Climate change is unlikely to affect the future of polar bears unless there is much less ice by mid-May, which doesn't look likely to happen any time soon. the basis of current conditions. "
In short, the polar bear is just not a good indicator. At this stage. Let's wait a little longer !!!
Downside: the source is apparently in conflict with the IUCN; a feud as there is often between "scientists". Finally "expert" (anyone can call themselves "expert" - there is no diploma for that). So, all the same, let's take a grain of salt!
https://polarbearscience.com/2021/05/10 ... xtinction/But this is by far not the first time that NGOs have made catastrophist speeches: it is the easiest way to raise funds! [Almost 40 years ago I left the NGO I was working for following a fundraising campaign that I found abjectly miserable and inconsistent with the reality I was living on the ground; I was sent back to the ropes, telling me that it was working; my coup attempt to take over the leadership with friends had failed miserably! When Greenpeace "popularizes" the idea that the Amazon is the lungs of the earth, we know it is "story telling" - to a large extent. But it works !" ]
So beware ...