@historygraphic on Instagram: "In the Svalbard archipelago, residents and visitors are strongly advised to carry a high-caliber rifle when leaving settlements—not because of crime, but because of polar bears. Polar bears are hypercarnivores, meaning their diet consists almost entirely of meat. In the Arctic, plant life is minimal, so these animals must hunt to survive, making them highly efficient and extremely dangerous predators. With food scarce, polar bears cannot afford to be selective. Any