Relocate Polar Bears: Antarctic Solution

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the proposal to relocate polar bears to Antarctica, examining the feasibility and implications of such an action. Participants explore various aspects, including the ecological impact, the behavior of polar bears, and the broader implications of human interaction with wildlife.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Exploratory
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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose relocating polar bears to Antarctica, citing ample food and ice as benefits.
  • Others argue that relocating polar bears could be detrimental, suggesting that their hunting behavior relies on specific environmental cues that would not be present in Antarctica.
  • A participant humorously suggests that polar bears cannot eat penguins, indicating a misunderstanding of species interactions.
  • Another participant introduces a fictional concept of "bipolar bears" and suggests relocating them to Mars, highlighting the absurdity of the original proposal.
  • Concerns are raised about human encroachment on wildlife habitats, with some advocating for leaving wild animals undisturbed for their own sake.
  • There is a humorous exchange about the idea of polar bears battling orcas, with questions about the setting for such a scenario.
  • Some participants express skepticism about the validity of claims made regarding polar bear behavior and their supposed magnetic orientation abilities.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the proposal to relocate polar bears. There are competing views regarding the feasibility and consequences of such an action, with some advocating for the bears' natural habitat preservation and others humorously dismissing the idea.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference various assumptions about polar bear behavior and ecological interactions, but these assumptions remain unverified within the discussion. The humorous and speculative nature of some contributions adds to the complexity of the topic.

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After doing lots of research, (about 5 mins) i propose that we relocate polar bears to the antarctic. Plenty of food and plenty of ice. Job done.
 
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That would kill off all the bears, I'm afraid:
Contrary to what most people think, the polar bear's eyes do NOT use ordinary optical signals to orient itself with.
Rather, the polar bear's eye is a magnificent example of a naturally occurring magnetic resonance imaging device, utilizing the local orientation of the magnetic field to hunt down the seals.

If you move the polar bear down to Antarctica, it will run AWAY from the penguin it wants to eat..
 
giggle.
 
Polar bears can't eat penguins.
 
You're thinking of bipolar bears. What we really should do is send them to Mars where they can glean the asparagus farms.
 
Andy said:
After doing lots of research, (about 5 mins) i propose that we relocate polar bears to the antarctic. Plenty of food and plenty of ice. Job done.
Polar bears are in their natural habitat into which they evolved.

How about keeping stupid people from wandering into places they shouldn't be.
 
Astronuc said:
How about keeping stupid people from wandering into places they shouldn't be.

How can you say such a thing, Astronuc?
The only thing worth seeing at Svalbard is..the polar bears.
The island NEEDS stupid people to wander into places they don't belong, in order to maintain its economy..
 
Put them in a freezer?
 
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i want to see a polar bear go up against an orca
 
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Proton Soup said:
i want to see a polar bear go up against an orca
On which battle ground?
 
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What do you expect from 5 minutes research? would have solved the penguin population boom though.
 
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Andy said:
would have solved the penguin population boom though.

By luring penguins to hang out here at PF, you'll get the same effect. :smile:
 
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arildno said:
How can you say such a thing, Astronuc?
The only thing worth seeing at Svalbard is..the polar bears.
The island NEEDS stupid people to wander into places they don't belong, in order to maintain its economy..
In Canada, people ride in buses or enclosed vehicles - i.e., people ride in cages to view animals that would otherwise kill them.

Why to people expect to impose themselves on other creatures?

I don't think wild animals should be inconvenienced for the sake of petty whims on the part of people.

Wild animals deserve to be left alone for their own sake - or observed at a distance. In the US National Parks, people are warned to keep a distance from bison, elk and bears. Now and then, some people ignore this restriction, get too close and get injured or killed. Then folks want to destroy the animal who caused harm to the stupid person who ignored the warning and common sense. It really irritates me that people do stupid things and expect to be free of consequences and responsibilities for their stupidity. :mad:
 
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Astronuc said:
Wild animals deserve to be left alone for their own sake - or observed at a distance.

Agreed. High schools should not be allowed in major cities.
 
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arildno said:
On which battle ground?

you mean like above or below the ice? i see no reason we can't set up a few of each.
 
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arildno said:
That would kill off all the bears, I'm afraid:
Contrary to what most people think, the polar bear's eyes do NOT use ordinary optical signals to orient itself with.
Rather, the polar bear's eye is a magnificent example of a naturally occurring magnetic resonance imaging device, utilizing the local orientation of the magnetic field to hunt down the seals.

I read this at 5am this morning and with my sleep groggy mind, I believed it without question. :smile:
 
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KrisOhn said:
I read this at 5am this morning and with my sleep groggy mind, I believed it without question. :smile:

I read it before having coffee and was like really?!...omg...
then

wtf?!:smile:
 
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Astronuc said:
How about keeping stupid people from wandering into places they shouldn't be.

That's what the librarian said to me.

arildno said:
That would kill off all the bears, I'm afraid:
Contrary to what most people think, the polar bear's eyes do NOT use ordinary optical signals to orient itself with.
Rather, the polar bear's eye is a magnificent example of a naturally occurring magnetic resonance imaging device, utilizing the local orientation of the magnetic field to hunt down the seals.

If you move the polar bear down to Antarctica, it will run AWAY from the penguin it wants to eat..

This seems... unlikely...
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