Polar bear fur is translucent, and only appears
white because it reflects visible light. Beneath all
that thick fur, their skin is jet black.
The Arctic!
Seals! They may even eat up to 150 pounds of meat at a time if they catch a large enough seal.
Male polar bears can weigh from 1,000-1,500 lbs (453-680 kg), and females weigh from 500-1,000 lbs (226-453 kgs)! Polar bear cubs weigh around 2 lbs (1 kg) when they are just born.
There are 22,000 – 31,000 individuals currently!
There is actually no white pigment in polar bear fur! Their hairs are hollow and translucent.
They can smell up to 20 miles away!
They are currently listed as a vulnerable species, not endangered yet.
They are 12 inches in diameter! Their wide and long feet help disperse their hefty weight across snow and ice. They function similar to snowshoes!
On average, Polar Bears living in the Arctic will live around 20-25 years!
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Up to 20 miles away!
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