GREENLAND: A pained grimace shoots across the polar bear's face. HEARTBREAKING photos of an emaciated polar bear struggling to stand have emerged – as

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GREENLAND: A pained grimace shoots across the polar bear's face. HEARTBREAKING photos of an emaciated polar bear struggling to stand have emerged – as retreating sea ice and climate change continues to threaten the endangered species’ survival. Harrowing shots captured in Greenland by a British-Brazilian photographer show a gaunt polar bear straining to stand up; its skeletal frame protruding through its sagging skin as it struggles to walk; and the poor creature’s mud-dappled snout pointing dejectedly towards the camera. The upsetting images were captured by London-born photographer, Joe Shutter (30) whilst on a recent expedition to Greenland. Mediadrumimages/JoeShutter

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