polar bears hunt for ring seals by waiting for them to emerge from breathing holes in the ice. Which abiotic change may decrease a polar bears ability to hunt.
One abiotic change that may decrease a polar bear's ability to hunt is the decrease in sea ice. Polar bears rely on sea ice as a platform for hunting ring seals, but with less sea ice available, the bears may have difficulty finding and accessing breathing holes. Additionally, a decrease in sea ice can also lead to longer and more unpredictable hunting seasons, making it even more challenging for polar bears to find their prey.
