An increase in the number of polar bears seen visiting human settlements indicates that
a. Polar bear populations are not actually declining.
b. More limited hunting is driving the bears to seek food in human settlements more frequently.
c. Polar bear populations are on the increase.
d. Human food is more appealing to polar bears than wild seals.
e. Polar bear populations are on the increase and human food is more appealing to polar bears than wild seals.
B
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