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Polar Bear Facts

Ursus maritimus, Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. 10 articles.

Photo: Stefan Brending ( 2eight ), CC BY-SA 3.0 DE, Wikimedia Commons

Polar bear diet and hunting

Do polar bears ever eat fish? What the evidence shows
What do polar bears eat? Seals, blubber and more
Do killer whales ever eat polar bears? What orcas really eat

3 key facts

Polar bears are carnivores, and the short answer to what they eat is seals, mostly their fat.
What do polar bears eat? Seals, blubber and more
Unlike other temperate ursids, polar bears do not enter true winter hibernation, with only expectant females sheltering in maternal dens.
Why are polar bears white? The secret behind Arctic fur
Polar bears maintain a circumpolar distribution across the northern high latitudes, inhabiting the frozen marine wilderness that encircles the North Pole.
Where do polar bears live? Arctic range and habitat

Polar bear size and body

Is a grizzly stronger than a polar bear? Size and strength
Why are polar bears white? The secret behind Arctic fur

Polar bear behavior

Do polar bears eat humans? Predatory risks in the Arctic
How far will a polar bear chase you? Sprint limits

Polar bear reproduction and lifespan

How long does a polar bear live? Lifespan and survival

Polar bear habitat

Where do polar bears live? Arctic range and habitat

Polar bear conservation

Are polar bears endangered? The IUCN lists them as Vulnerable

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