General Characteristics
Length :Â Â Male – 6.5 to 8.3 feet / female –Â 5.8 to 6.5 feet
Weight : Male – 880 – 1320 pounds / Female – 440 to 770 pounds
Description :
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The polar bear is the largest of the bear species.
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Coloration is usually white can become yellowish due to exposure to ultraviolet light
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Thick coat protects the bear in winter. Small ears also helps against bitter cold weather
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It is an omnivorous animal.
Range – Circumpolar arctic : Northern most part of continents of Americas, Europe and Asia
Habitat – Sea ice and waters, islands and coasts
Diet – Mostly seals, also walrus, beluga, narwal, small mammals
Status -Currently listed as threatened but their numbers are reducing due to global warming and low population growth
Predators – Humans, mountain lions, other bears and wolfs
Reason for the status – Global warming
Lifespan – 25 years
Gestation period – 240 days