Polar bear
Ursus maritimus
Animal
Bear
Bears are large, powerful mammals known for their thick fur, strong limbs, and often gentle demeanor. Found across various continents, they inhabit a range of environments, from icy Arctic tundras to dense forests and mountainous regions. While some bears, like the polar bear, are carnivorous hunters, others, like the panda, primarily eat plants. Bears are known for their keen sense of smell, ability to climb trees, and hibernation habits in colder regions. Despite their imposing size and strength, many bear species are vulnerable due to habitat loss and human activities. These majestic creatures are a symbol of nature’s raw power and beauty.
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Animals: Bear
Polar bear
Ursus maritimus
Grizzly bear
Ursus arctos horribilis
Tiger
Panthera tigris
Arctic fox
Vulpes lagopus
Bears
Kodiak bear
Ursus arctos middendorffi
Killer whale
Orcinus orca
Articles
Strength & bite force
How strong is a polar bear?
Polar bears are extremely strong, but their bite, swipe and lift have never been measured. Their size, paws, skull and…
Conservation & population
Grizzly polar bear hybrids: are pizzly bears real?
Grizzly polar bear hybrids are real but very rare. All eight known wild pizzlies trace back to one female polar…
Adaptations
What are the adaptations of a grizzly bear?
The 3 key adaptations of a grizzly bear, sorted into structural, behavioural and physiological, with a labelled diagram, myths, a…
Conservation & population
Where do grizzly bears live?
Grizzly bears live in Alaska, western and northern Canada, and a few mountain areas of the northern US Rockies and…
Habitat & range
Where do polar bears live?
Polar bears live only in the Arctic, on sea ice across five countries. Canada has about 16,000 of them, Alaska…
Lifespan
How long do polar bears live?
Wild polar bears live 15 to 18 years on average, and females often reach 20 to 25. The oldest known…
Diet & feeding
What do polar bears eat?
Polar bears live mainly on ringed and bearded seals, and often eat only the fatty blubber. Fish, birds, eggs and…
Adaptations
What are the adaptations of a polar bear?
Two layers of fur, fat up to 10 cm thick, paws as big as dinner plates and a gut built…
Records & rankings
How big is a Kodiak bear? Height and weight of males and females
Male Kodiak bears weigh 272–635 kg (600–1,400 lb) and the biggest reach 680 kg (1,500 lb). Females weigh 136–318 kg.…
Size & weight
How much does a grizzly bear weigh? Male, female and height
Male grizzlies in the lower 48 US states usually weigh 180–270 kg (400–600 lb) and females 110–160 kg (250–350 lb).…
Diet & feeding
What do grizzly bears eat?
Grizzly bears are omnivores that eat plants, pine nuts, moths, fish and meat. Their menu changes with the seasons, from…
Anatomy & appearance
Do bears have tails?
Every bear species has a tail, usually 3 to 20 cm long and hidden in fur. The giant panda even…











