photograph by @susanseubert // A polar bear on the fast ice in Svalbard, Norway. These marine mammals have become the symbol for global warming for good reason. They rely on the ice for their habitat which is melting at an alarming rate, largely due to human-activity induced climate change. Photographed #onassignment for @natgeotravel @natgeoexpeditions #Svalbard #Norway Follow @susanseubert for more!