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How long have polar bears existed?

Anonymous

∙ 11y ago

Updated: 12/9/2022

Scientists haven't come to a solid conclusion on how long polar bears have been around. Estimates range from 150,000 years to 1.7 million years. The oldest recorded polar bear fossil is somewhere between 110 and 130 thousand years old.

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∙ 11y ago

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How long are polar bears?

adult polar bears are 7 feet long and cubs are 3 feet long

How long after mating are polar bears born?

The gestation period for polar bears is 8 months.

For how long do polar bears live?

Polar bears live for an average of 15 to 18 years.

Do polar bears live for a long time?

Polar Bears live an average of 15-18 yrs.

Are polar bears realeated to brown bears?

yes, the polar bears are related to the brown bear according to fossils long ago

How long do polar bears stay in one spot?

Polar bears are wanderers, especially males, rarely staying in one place for long.

How long have polar bears got to live?

Long years.

What do polar bears have on their feet that other bears don't?

Long hair on the bottoms.

How long are polar bears at birth?

30cm or12in.

Why are polar bears suited to there habitat?

long fur, lots of fat and massive bodies for hunting is a godd thing for polar bears

How long do polar bears survive in the Antarctica?

Polar bears do not live in Antarctica. They are only found in the northern hemisphere, near the Arctic.

How long can polar bears swim for per day?

Polar bears have no stamina limit, as long as they eat at least 5kg of food, or natural equivalent, they can swim indefinitely.