Good news: Our friend Mr. Polar Bear is taking us on a soothing, rhythmic swim in the frosty arctic waters.
Less good news (and defeats the entire zen purpose of this post: Climate change is pulling the sea ice out from under polar bears’ feet, forcing them to swim longer distances to find food and habitat. Long-distance swimming puts polar bears at risk of drowning due to fatigue or rough seas.)
Source: Biomorphosis via Carol @ Radiating Blossom. (Thank you Carol)
beautiful to watch him in motion, and sad to read why he must swim so far –
Yes, Beth, that’s exactly what I felt….
Just listened to an NPR story on algae bloom in the Great Lakes due to fertilizer run-off! and now this poor bear with less and less ice. When will we learn?,,,,,
I saw a short TV clip on the news on algae in Great Lakes. They didn’t mention it was fertilizer run-off. Ugh.
Such beauty and power!
Yes. And grace…
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Monday, Monday ….. Fala-falalala!!! Have a good one!
How happy are you!?! 🙂
Very!!
What we are doing to this planet is a shame. What our ignorance and lack of leadership is doing is disgusting. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thank you Larry
not good.
No thanks! They bite!
I see nothing on the horizon in front him and my anxiety appears/rises…just HOW far does he have to swim?
Trying NOT to think about that Bonnie.
Sorry! ; )
His rhythm and flow is reminding me of my school times when we used to love going to water parks. A good feeling…
I had similar feeling (of panic) because I couldn’t swim as well.