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…
Biome
Polar regions & tundra
Meet the animals of polar regions & tundra and read what we know about how they live there.
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Articles
Conservation & population
How many arctic foxes are left in the world – Arctic Fox Population
Arctic foxes(Vulpes lagopus) is a small fox native to arctic regions of the northern hemisphere. It is well adapted to…
Adaptations
Adaptations of a Penguin – Behavioral, Structural & Physiological
Penguins are one of the most iconic creatures in the animal kingdom, and their adaptations have allowed them to live…
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
Polar bear adaptations: how the body, gut and habits beat the Arctic cold
Two layers of fur, fat up to 10 cm thick, paws as big as dinner plates and a gut built…
Size & weight
How much does a grizzly bear weigh, and how tall is it?
Inland male grizzlies average 180–270 kg (400–600 lb) and females 110–160 kg (250–350 lb). Salmon-fed coastal brown bears can pass…
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…
Adaptations
Adaptations Of An Arctic Fox – Behavioral, Structural & Physiological
The arctic fox is a small mammal native to the Arctic Circle, inhabiting tundra and polar regions. This species of…
Conservation & population
Are polar bears endangered? Status, population and threats
Polar bears are not endangered: they are Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and Threatened in the US. About 26,000…
Speed
How fast can a polar bear run?
Polar bears can sprint at about 40 km/h (25 mph) for short distances, but they overheat fast. Grizzlies are quicker,…