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In their Arctic environment, polar bears are the highest predator in the food chain.
They have no natural predator themselves. However they are also unfortunately "prey" to humans who illegally hunt them for their pelts.
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∙ 9y agoPolar bears are the top predator on land in the Arctic.
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What kinds of relationships do polar bears have with other animals?
Usually a predator/prey relationship, with the bear being the predator.
Are polar bears predator or prey?
Polar bears are usually considered to be predators but are occasionally preyed on by orcas.
Is a human the only predator of the polar bears?
No, polar bears eat fish, walrus's, seals and stuff like that. They have more than one predator.
How do polar bears relate to other animals in their food chain?
Usually through a predator/prey relationship, with the bear being the predator.
Would a polar bear be considered to be a predator or prey?
To anything other than a human, a polar bear is a predator. To a human, potentially either one (depends if the human has a gun).
Is a polar bear predator or prey?
The Polar Bear is an Apex Predator. Seals are the preferred diet/prey for Polar Bears. Most of its diet consists of ringed or bearded seals. They are also known to hunt and kill adult Walruses and even Beluga Whales. No other animal is known to kill or consume the Polar Bear. So, they are not prey to any other species of animals
How many predators does a polar bear have?
There is only one species that hunts polar bears, and that is man.
What eats caribous?
Golden Eagles prey on calves. Wolverines, brown bears, polar bears and wolves all prey on grown caribou. Wolves are the commonest predator of caribou.
What is the predator prey relationship between a polar bear and the seal?
Seals are the preferred diet/prey for Polar Bears. Most of its diet consists of ringed or bearded seals. They are also known to hunt and kill adult Walruses and even Beluga Whales. Mature/Adult bears tend to eat only the calorie rich skin and blubber of the seal, whereas youngsters consume the meat as well. They have been known to even raid bird nests and feed on chicks and eggs.
How are polar bears adapted to catch their prey?
polar bears are white showing the camouflage so the can catch their prey
Are polar bears prey?
They are not prey, they are apex predators.
Is a polar bear a consumer or predator?
It is a predator and one of the most viscous predator's that can be found.
