Polar bear - Wikipedia
WEBThe polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is a large bear native to the Arctic and nearby areas. It is closely related to the brown bear, and the two species can interbreed. The polar bear is the largest extant species of bear and land carnivore, …
Polar bear | Description, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 10, 2024 · Polar bear, great white northern bear found throughout the Arctic region. The polar bear is the largest and most powerful carnivore on land, a title it shares with a subspecies of brown bear called the Kodiak bear.
Polar Bear | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBAt the top of the food chain, polar bears have an important role in the marine environment. Learn how WWF is fighting the biggest threat to polar bears’ survival: loss of sea ice.
Polar Bears 101 | Nat Geo Wild - YouTube
WEBSep 8, 2017 · How do polar bears survive their Arctic habitat? Is climate change affecting their population? Learn how polar bears have adapted to life on top of the world...
Polar Bear - National Geographic
WEBHow do polar bears survive their Arctic habitat? Is climate change affecting their population? Learn how polar bears have adapted to life on top of the world.
Top 10 facts about polar bears - WWF
WEBDiscover fascinating facts about polar bears and find out about our work with tracking polar bears in the Arctic.
Polar Bear photos, facts, and map - National Geographic Kids
WEBSize: Head and body: 7.25 to 8 feet; tail: 3 to 5 inches. Weight: 900 to 1,600 pounds. Polar bears primarily eat seals. Polar bears often rest silently at a seal's breathing hole in the...
Polar Bear Facts | Polar Bears International
WEBFrom their origin story and characteristics to their habitat and diet, we’re giving you an in-depth look into the life of a polar bear. Your gift will support our work to protect polar bears through research, policy, and on-the-ground conservation efforts.
Polar bear - WWF Arctic
WEBMajestic creature of the far north, the polar bear is the world’s largest terrestrial carnivore. Its Latin name, Ursus maritimus, means ‘sea bear’: an apt name for this amazing animal, which spends much of its life in, around, or on the water – predominantly on the sea ice.
Polar Bears - U.S. National Park Service
WEBApr 5, 2022 · Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) are closely related to brown bears but have adapted to life in the snow and ice and live in the coldest environments in the nation. They have black skin to better absorb heat and thick white coats that repel water and provide camouflage in the snow and ice.