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ther are some polar bears in zoos, but the majority live in the north of /Canada and Russia

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Q: Why are polar bears kept in captivity?
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Are polar bears dying in captivity?

Yes and No because some captivity is for research and isn't harmful.Smuggling captivity can kill polar bears in less then a day


Why do people take bears to captivity?

They do it because polar bears are rare and are being hunted by poachers.


What is a Polar Bears life span?

Polar bears are expected to live for as long as 30 years in the wild while in captivity they can live for 40 years.


Why do polar bears sway in captivity and how can you treat it?

That means they are bored and don't have enough room.


Why might polar bears dislike living in captivity in Australia?

The heat in their summer months.


How long do Bear live in captivity?

In captivity, polar bears live to their mid to late 30's. In the wild they live an average of 15 to 18-years. Scientists have tagged a few polar bears in the wild that have lived to be in their early 30's.


Are there penguins in Europe?

Only in captivity. Remember that penguins only occur in the wild on the southern hemisphere. (This is why polar bears and penguins will never meet. Polar bears are only found in the north).


In what states are polar bears found?

only the arctic i know this because i studied Antarctica and it said polar bears only in arctic unless they kept in a zoo


Why did polar bears eat carrots?

Polar bears don't typically eat carrots in the wild. If a polar bear is in captivity and eating carrots, it could be due to the availability of food provided by caretakers or as a form of enrichment. In their natural habitat, polar bears mainly eat seals and other marine mammals.


How long do most polar bears live?

Polar Bears live about 20-30 years in the Wild.... in captivity they can live up to 45 years You can find out how old a polar bear is by removing a tooth (but be very careful when you do this!). There is a ring on the tooth for each year that the polar bear is alive. Just like with trees. Female polar bears live up to their late 20's Male polar bears live up to 20 years old


How long do polar bears live in the wild?

In captivity, polar bears live to their mid to late 30's. In the wild they live an average of 15 to 18-years. Scientists have tagged a few polar bears in the wild that have lived to be in their early 30's.


Which animal eats a candy stick?

Polar Bears. Polar Bears eat lollys all the time in captivity! They love sugar! It is they'r treat for participating in certain activitys. They also need sugar in they'r diet, so it is a nessesity.