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Specialized Paws. Polar bear paws are ideal for getting around in the Arctic. They’re huge—as big as dinner plates—and measure up to 30 cm (11.81 in) across. This helps the bears walk on thin ice without falling through. The polar bear’s super-paws are also designed for swimming.
- Diet & Prey
That’s why seal blubber is the perfect food for polar bears....
- Name & Evolution
It refers to the animal's close association with the...
- Polar Bear Facts
While they likely evolved between 343,000-479,000 years ago,...
- Endangered Status
Polar bears roam across the circumpolar Arctic, where they...
- Why Do Polar Bears Have Black Skin
However, the story behind the colors of a polar bear is more...
- Our Mission & History
Learn about Polar Bears International’s history and our...
- Our Impact
At Polar Bears International, our mission is to conserve...
- Gifts
Felted Holiday Polar Bear Ornament with Lights (U.S. and...
- Diet & Prey
How do polar bears survive their Arctic habitat? Is climate change affecting their population? Learn how polar bears have adapted to life on top of the world.
16 wrz 2024 · Polar bears are very closely related to brown bears, but have numerous key adaptations that help them survive in extreme arctic conditions. They have two layers of fur to help them keep warm and...
Polar bears play an important role in Indigenous Arctic cultures, and have done so for thousands of years. Today, many communities and Indigenous peoples co-exist with polar bears across the North, both on the Land and on the sea ice.
Polar Bear Adaptations: Low surface area to volume ratio (anatomical) - Compared to other species of bears, polar bears have small extremities, proportionally shorter legs and a stockier build. This reduces the surface area to lose heat from.
23 wrz 2019 · Mother polar bear and cub walking on ice floe in Arctic Ocean north of Svalbard, Norway. Polar bears, also known as Ursus maritimus, are large carnivorous mammals native to the region lying within the Arctic Circle, which includes the Arctic Ocean and its surrounding seas and landmasses.
Genetic studies reveal significant changes in polar bear fur color and structure, showing that these adaptations are linked to their survival in the Arctic. White fur provides a clear advantage for hunting and evading predators. Behavioral adaptations also play a role in polar bear camouflage.
