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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.

1,835 Questions

How do polar bears feed their young?

by providing milk that is 33% fat contents.
fish?

What are the polar bear's prey?

Polar bears prey are carnivorous so they usallyeat meat. They mostly eat seals, if they have no luck on finding seals they will eat ducks, small rodents, fish, dead walruses ,caribou, whales, and even peoples garbage.

Could polar bears walk on the planet Pluto?

No, it is highly impossible for polar bears to walk on Pluto. Although polar bears are born and have adapted to cold weather, they are still not able to warm themselves up as much as to be on Pluto, whom is more than 1,000,000 miles away. Pluto also does not have a very strong gravity force which cannot hold a polar bear to its surface.

Where do polar bears live - in the cold or warm?

Polar bears love the cold , they would not thrive in a warm climate

In what special habitats do polar bears exist?

The polar bear is found in the Arctic Circle and the nearby islands. They can be found in good numbers in Alaska, Norway, Denmark, Russia and Canada. There are smaller populations in the surrounding regions near the Arctic pole. They prefer the Cold Icy areas of the Arctic and thrive in areas where the human intervention is minimal. They are found in good numbers in areas where their primary prey, the Seals mate and nest.

What animal relys on a polar bear to live?

The polar bear is the top of the food chain, no other animal relies on it for food to live.

Are polar bears afraid of kodiak bears?

Fear is a debatable term to use for any carnivore, but when the two species have come into contact around food sources, the polar bears do usually give way to the brown bear.

Why do polar bears slide on their tummies?

well there is alot of things to understand idiot the have fluffy hair thats why.

Why do polar bears live in Svalbard?

Why not? There's plenty of sea ice, a necessity for their habitat, it doesn't get too warm in the summer, and there are very few people.

Buy a polar bear?

You cannot buy a polar bear but you can probally find some place where you can sponser to help it have a better life one but i dunno any....

Why are the polar bears becoming extinct and what is being done to help?

Polar bears are not becoming extinct. The population is actually increasing. Although a warming climate could affect their numbers, as of yet they show no decline in overall numbers. Source; World Wildlife Fund

How do you cook poop?

you put it in a frying pan and crank the temp up to 5

How can polar bears habitat be protected?

polar bears can be protected by killing them all and then using the meat to feed the dogs and use the skin as a condom

Why does the polar bear's fur fluff up during winter and lie flat during summer?

Polar bear fluff up their fur in winter to trap the heat from its surroundings and they do not allow heat to pass.

Where does the money go to help endangered polar bears?

It depends on who is accepting donations. Some organizations are unscrupulous, but others, like the World Wildlife Fund, sre doing great work. Plus, the polar bear is not an endangered species, but listed as vulnerable, meaning they cannot take too much more population loss, or they may in fact become endangered.

Are polar bears warm blood or cold blood?

Polar Bears are mammals and thus warm-blooded.

What is 44k?

44k means 44,000 pounds or any currency ^_^

How many species of Polar Bear are left?

There is one species of Polar Bear, or (Ursus maritimus). In the past, before they were fully studied and researched, there was some confusion as to the number of subspecies. In 1774 when the Polar Bear was first identified, it was considered two subspecies. The first to be documented was named (Ursus maritimus maritimus) by Constance Phipps. The second was named (Ursus maritimus marinus) by Peter Pallas in 1776. Both of these subspecies were later invalidated. Also fossil history leaves a clue about Polar Bears, the (Ursus maritimus tyrannus) was a subspecies that was much larger than Polar Bears of today. These Polar Bears passed into extinction, about 100,000 years ago, sometime in the Pleistocene. For more details, please see the sites listed below.

How does wasting water effect the polar bears?

When you waste water, your affecting the whole earth basically. So the polar bears live in the poles, and sinse global warming is going on this very minute we need to save as much water as possible to make it freeze. Polar bears need ice to live on, they get tired by moving a lot.

Do polar bears eat chicken strips?

That would not be part of the natural diet. However if you presented a polar bear with some chicken strips, it would no doubt eat them.