0
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
What information do you know about the polar bear from its scientific name?
Ursa maritimus is the scientific name of the polar bear. Ursa, the genus name, means "bear" and maritimus, the species name, means "of or pertaining to the sea." When combined that means "bear of the sea," probably referring to the fact that they live primarily on seal meat and spend much of the year living on sea ice.
An easy way to remember this is to think of the constellation Ursa Minor or Major
which is shaped ike a polar bear
What is the common name and the scientific name for the polar bear?
The Scientific Classification of animals is a method that scientists use to group and categorise Species within the animal kingdom. There are many stages and sub-stages within the scale and this can become very confusing.
In descending orders of rank, the Scientific classification of a polar bear is:
* Domain: Eukarya * Kingdom: Animalia * Phylum: Chordata * Class: Mammalia * Order: Carnivora * Family: Ursidae * Genus: Ursus * Species: U. maritimus
What is the farthest distance a human being has ever travelled?
Umm... the moon? Somewhere in space, I would imagine. Maybe Antarctica or somewhere in the desert if not space.
______________________________________
Improved Answer
The furthest any human being has been from other humans was obviously in outer space! In distances the furtherst measures to just about 238, 855 in miles (english) or 384, 400km (metric).
Hope this helped.
AnswerThe furthest away a single human being has ever been from any other human being are the pilots of the Apollo Command module on the various Apollo moon missions. When the other two astronauts where on the surface of the moon, the single man in the command module was up to 9,000 miles away from the closest human.How much cubs does a polar bear give birth to?
many times and give bro
ith usually twice but they can give brith to 1 or 3 cubs depending on the health and condition of the mother
Why are male bears called boars?
Bears are of the canine family, thus incorrectly called boar and sow.
What is the record weight of a polar bear?
The polar bear is the largest carnivore on the earth. Adult males weigh between 350 to 680 kilograms (770 to 1500 pounds). They can measure between 2.4 to 3 meters in length (7.9 to 9.8 feet). Females are comparatively smaller and weigh around 150 to 250 kilograms (330 to 550 pounds) and measure 1.8 to 2.4 meters (5.9 to 7.9 feet) in length. However, when the female is pregnant, she can weigh as high as 500 kilograms. The largest ever Polar Bear recorded by man weighed 1002 kilograms (2210 pounds). Standing on all four feet, their height at shoulder is around 130 to 160 cms (4 to 5.5 feet) and while standing they can be as much as 10 feet or more in height.
What is the litter size of a polar bear?
The polar bear is the largest carnivore on the earth. Adult males weigh between 350 to 680 kilograms (770 to 1500 pounds). They can measure between 2.4 to 3 meters in length (7.9 to 9.8 feet). Females are comparatively smaller and weigh around 150 to 250 kilograms (330 to 550 pounds) and measure 1.8 to 2.4 meters (5.9 to 7.9 feet) in length. However, when the female is pregnant, she can weigh as high as 500 kilograms. The largest ever Polar Bear recorded by man weighed 1002 kilograms (2210 pounds). Standing on all four feet, their height at shoulder is around 130 to 160 cms (4 to 5.5 feet) and while standing they can be as much as 10 feet or more in height.
Is the polar bear a predator a scavenger or a filter feeder?
A polar bear is a predator and scavenger and not really that much of a filter feeder.
Where is the largest non-polar ice cap in the world?
antarctica is the largest ice cap in the world. my geo teacher mrs.magners told me (: she's awesome
Why do Grizzles bears have grey hair?
Many individuals have silver tipped hairs, making their hair appear grizzled, hence the name.
Where would you see a polar bear and a penguin together?
In all seriousness though, a polar bear would probably find the penguin as a nice tasty snack. If the penguin's on land, of course!
Cougars sometimes voice low-pitched hisses, growls, and purrs, as well as chirps and whistles, many of which are comparable to those of domestic cats. They are also well known for their screams.
Why should we care if polar bears were all extinct?
Think this, we humans are not the owner of the world. We just think we are. We have more power over everything well that's what we think anyway. Its the same for animals they think they own the world but they don't. Know one owns the world, basically all I'm saying is a polar bear is like a human? So as is every other living thing. We cant just say were the most important thing on this earth!
No because in the past, mountain men used beavers traps to do this and it's not hard at all
In which part of the world would you find a polar bear?
In the far northern islands of Canada, or the northern coast of Greenland. However, you would have to look hard, as it is night for 6 months at a time, and they have a pretty low population density across their range.
What is the status of polar bears?
The IUCN Red List has the Polar Bear listed as "vulnerable" with the population decreasing. While the US Fish and Wildlife Services, Endangered Species List has the Polar Bear listed as "threatened". Also The International Agreement on the Conservation of Polar Bears was signed to protect the Polar Bears from ruthless hunting tactics and the interruption, and disturbance of breeding dens. Of the 19 subpopulations of the Polar Bear, five are now declining, five are stable, two are increasing, but the remaining seven, are without sufficient data to come to any conclusion as to the population trend. Without this vital information, making any long term decision for the future of the Polar Bear is difficult at best and playing with fire in the worst conditions. For more details, please see sites listed below.
yes, they do. They have that very coarse and thick fur that keeps them warm.
Polar bears can't fly. Some pretty odd things have been known to fly in my dreams though.
No
No. Polar bears do not eat penguins because they live in completely separate parts of the world.
Penguins live along coastlines throughout the southern hemisphere and around Antarctica, not the Arctic. Polar bears live in the Arctic, or the circumpolar North, and they do not venture into the temperate zones as many species of penguins do.
Quite simply, polar bears and penguins never meet.
Polar bears mainly eat seals. They are capable of eating penguins, but most penguins live in the Antarctic region while polar bears live in the arctic.
Children have been mislead due to modern computer and video games that show penguins defending their own against polar bears. Remember kids, when in doubt go to your local library, have an adult to help you find the answers.
No. Polar bears live in the Arctic region, where penguins are not found.
No. Penguins and polar bears live in opposite poles of each other. Polar bears live at the North Pole or Arctic, and penguins live at the South Pole or Antarctica.
Polar bears are native to the Arctic, penguins to the Antarctic. So no they do not
technically poler bears do not eat penguins, they find fish in the water, probably dead by the coldness of water.
Why do polar bears need a cold place to live?
because they balance our ecosystem by eatting the fish in the cold water and by living in the north pole.
