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03-10-2024 | 12:52 PM
Polar Bears
Recently, police shot a rare polar bear spotted in a remote Icelandic village after being deemed a threat to public safety.
- The polar bear is the largest land carnivore in the world and is a powerful symbol of the strength and endurance of the Arctic.
- IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable
- Scientific Name: Ursus maritimus
- Polar bears can swim six miles per hour, using their front paws to paddle and their hind legs as rudders.
- They have a thick layer of fat and a water-repellent coat that insulates them from cold air and water.
- Habitats: Arctic Ocean, sea ice, and adjacent coastal areas.
- Distribution: Canada, Greenland, Norway, Russia, and the United States (US).
- Hunting Behaviour: Polar bears spend over 50% of their time hunting, primarily for ringed and bearded seals.
