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cannot aggressively oppose hunters in these nations because they must first determine whether or not they have licenses to hunt polar bears.

The likelihood that polar bears will still be an extant species in the wild or even in captivity in 50 years time seems a daunting proposition. They face a considerable up-hill battle to continue. All those that want their descendants to have the opportunity to see living polar bears need to do whatever they can to try to ensure their continued existence.

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