Polar bear
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The Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is a large bear that lives in the Arctic. It is also called white bear or northern bear. They are slowly becoming extinct due to global warming.
[edit] Appearance
Polar Bears have white fur, but it can become a bit yellowish because of the sunlight. They are strong and can swim very well.
[edit] Life
They are mostly carnivorous. They eat mostly pinnipeds, but Polar bears also eat birds, eggs, small mammals and fish. When Polar Bears hunt, they often wait at holes in the ice, where the pinnipeds come up to breathe.
Polar Bears live alone. Young Polar Bears stay with their mothers for 1.5 - 2.5 years, and they become mature when they are 5-6 years old. People think Polar Bears can become 25-30 years old in nature, but in captivity (e.g. zoos) they can become up to 45 years old.
[edit] Links
- Polar Bear - Polar Bear from BearPlanet
