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Polar Bears

Known scientifically as Ursus Maritimus, the polar bear is native to the Arctic Circle, and is the world's largest carnivore species found on land. It is classified as a vulnerable species, with 5 of the`9 polar bear subpopulations in decline. They have a reputation as the only animal that actively hunts humans, but in fact, anything they encounter is potential prey.

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Why are polar bears losing their habitat?

Global Warming melting the Ice caps that they feed on is the current myth. Reality is that hunting is a problem for these creatures. Man is the only real issue for them.

Global warming is merely a current mantra. The current cooling will do nothing for them either. If the past warming trend was so bad for them, why have their numbers gone up so fast in the past decades? Hunting of them is a real issue. Shooting one takes them out of the pool. The idea that a decade ago the heat is somehow affecting them now is merely foolishness. The current growth of ice is equally no reason to exclaim joy for them. They are still be hunted and their numbers, while having impressively increased in the recent decades, could be far higher. wat ever that's just a load of rubish

Does a polar bear have a reproductive system?

Polar bears are mammals. The reproductive systems of all mammals contain gonads. Gonads are the glands that produce reproductive cells. In males the gonads are called testes and produce sperm and in females they are called ovaries and produce eggs.

Is being a vegetarian good thing?

yes here are reasons why 1 heart conditions happen mostly to meat eaters 2there is mad com diese in the usa 3the grain used to feed animals could be used to feed us 4no animal wants to see there parents murder

Could polar bears possibly move to Alaska and live like grizzly bears?

well kind of they formed from grizzly bears but would find it hard to live like grizzly bears

Does a bear hibernate or migrate?

Usually slow, but can be fast too. Can walk on hind legs for a short period of time.

Are white bears in danger of extinction?

The kermode bear is not officially endangered, but it is considered to be close to that status. Experts estimate that there are fewer than 400 of these bears left in the wild.

The Kermode bear is merely a subspecies of the black bear, not a species unto itself. Around 10% of these bears are white, most look like other black bears.

What are a polar bear's physical adaptations?

Polar Bears have adapted in a number of ways; They have black skin to help absorb solar energy. Their fur is actually clear and hollow which gives the bear its white appearance and also helps retain heat in the water. Their feet are somewhat webbed to help them swim. They have adapted to eat almost anything. They are very curious and are generally not afraid of humans at all. They will stalk a human and have the patience to stalk a seal for hours. They have very good powers of smell.
It can adapt to the weather because the fur and the fat below its skin keep it warm.

What are the main features of a polar bear to help them survive in the arctic?

Their fur is thick and well insulated. Their hair is actually hollow and that makes for great insulation. They hibernate in the winter.

Regardless of what some people say, their numbers are actually growing.

What color do polar bear's hate?

Why are you concerned with which colors bears hate...

Are polar bears an enemy of elephant seals?

Yes a polar bear is an enemy of the elephant sea land the elephant seals are a food source for the bears.

Is polar bear fur see-through?

Yes, it is, but the snow and ice surrounding the polar bear causes it to look white. Snow caught onto the polar bear also gives this effect.

What do polar bear cubs weigh?

Cubs usually weigh less than 0.9 kg - about 2 lbs.

What is the sound of a bear called?

Bears and baby bears make all kinds of squeals, coos and grunts depending on the circumstances. Bears also growl when they are threatened.

Do polar bears like chocolate?

Yes, and polar bears LOVE the snow. When the snow comes down, it's time for the bears to come out and play--or hunt, rather, because it means that the sea ice is soon to close in to allow them to roam and do the things polar bears love most.

When do polar bear cubs leave home?

polar bear cubs remain with their mum until the third spring of their lives. that is the best answer i googled anyway!

How many babies can a mother polar bear have at a time?

Normally, a female Polar Bear, or "sow", will give birth to twins in the winter. She can give birth to as few as one or as many as four. But the average is twins or a pair. The cubs are born, sometime between late November and January, in a den the mother has already built by digging deep into a snow drift. This helps to protect, and insulate, both the cubs and the mother. If a snow drift isn't available she will prepare a den in the soil. Females are very aggressive about protecting their young, and they while raising the cubs on her own. In fact, males have been know to kill the offspring. For more details see sites listed below.

What was the polar bear's population in 2000?

In that time period, with uncontrolled hunting, the numbers were less than 10,000.

What do polar bears do economically?

Generally, they tend to run the economy with an iron grip. Any new inventions have to go through the Polar Bear Mafia to make sure they will not upset the fragile balance they're currently maintaining. Most consider their works counter-productive to creativity, but without their careful guide, the dollar would be even lower in value.

Can polar bears see in the dark?

The motto of the wise is, beware of surprises- Charles Chan. Okay this might be a side-effect of the Bears" cold climate, lower metabolism rates ( sleep it off on an ice floe in the winter- watch out for Coast Guard gunnery practice!) Kidding aside sound travels better at frigid temperatures- the speed ( Mach Factor I- 760 Miles per Hour at sea level) is the same- as this is Mach"s Constant. -but the reception is clearer over a longer distance. A few years ago I could hear some Church bells on Central avenue on a cold December day- almost a mile from their point of Origin. Also one gets better photographs in the winter as there is no ( Ground clutter)- vegetation has faded, and one can see further, and the atmosphere is more stable - also cold inhibits motion so one has a smooth let-off minimizing camera shake. all of this could apply to the Polar Bear. Titano the Polar Bear, nature survivor.

Where are polar bodies made in the male or the female?

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What is the most amazing fact about polar bears?

Well, there is no one true amazing fact about polarbears. Whatever catches your eye is amazing, to you! My favorite polar bear fact is that their skin under their fur is black! Additional Info: There are so many things that are unique to the Polar Bear, or used for a specific purpose by this species. One of those is the inner eye lids, or double eye lids. This inner eye lid allows the Polar Bear to tolerate the glare of the sun off the ice and snow without suffering from snow blindness. Also, they keep their eyes open while they swim, and see very well under water. For more details, please see sites listed below.

Do polar bears hunt people?

No, they don't "hunt" people normally. I'm not saying a polar bear would never kill a person, they just don't come looking for us. Polar bears eat Ringed or Bearded seals, Beluga whales, walrus, and carrion. They will also eat eggs, birds, reindeer, crabs, and shellfish. But it is rare for a Polar Bear to "hunt" a human. It's said that a good Polar Bear is one you saw first. Giving you time to get out of the way, and prepare to deal with them. They will kill people, and there are recorded events of people being killed by Polar Bears. Most of those were times that people provoked the Polar Bear, either by actions, such as tracking them, then throwing rocks at him. Also not paying attention to what is around you. When you live in Polar Bear territory, you must always be aware of your surroundings, and never get between a mother and her cubs, or food and a hungry Polar Bear. If you do something like that, then the chances are good that a Polar Bear will take action, or attack you, and may very well kill you. But the Polar Bear is not known for hunting people like the Grizzly Bear does. They don't see the human as a food source, except for what we have in our homes, or dumps etc. For more details, please see the sites listed below.

They are one of the few animals that actually go out of their way to hunt humans. Hunters have been attacked in their tents during the night by these creatures. Actual attacks though are still rare. 19 in Russia, 9 in the USA and a dozen or so in Canada make up the total number of attacks. In almost all cases, the attack is fatal.

How much vitamin A does a polar bear's liver contain?

A polar bear's liver contains between 24,000 and 35,000 IU per gram. The tolerable upper level of vitamin A intake for a healthy adult human is 10,000 IU. This is why eating a polar bear's liver can kill a human due to the massive amount of vitamin A it contains.