Polar bears, one of our earth's largest carnivores, face extinction in as little as a hundred years if climate change keeps melting the ice in the North Pole. The North Pole's 'permanent' ice is melting by around ten percent each year and is likely to speed up as the ice finds it increasingly hard to reflect the heat of the sun. As well as climate change, pollution and oil development, over harvesting and shipping are all threats to this majestic creature. So give yourself (or someone you know) the bear hug they deserve with our WWF adoption pack including an animal fact booklet, photograph of your adopted animal, animal screensaver and green tips information. Plus when the adoption is activated you will receive a personalised certificate and newsletter by email, so that you can chart your animal's progress and other projects WWF are involved with. You'll even get a cuddly toy - much safer than the real thing!