Polar Bear
By: Danielle Denton
Desciption
- White
- Average weight- 1,100 lbs.
- Average weight for a cub- 22-33 lbs.
- Average height- 4.4 ft
Habitat
- Throughout Circumpolar Arctic
- Along or near coast
- on islands
- on sea ice
- Biome- Arctic Tundra
Nutrient
- Food
- ringed seals
- bearded seals
- walrus
- beluga whale
- bird eggs
- occasionally vegetation
Reproduction
- 1-3 cubs
- most common 2 cubs
- nurse for 2-3 years then leave them
Fun Facts
- One of the largest land carnivore
- Thick layer of blubber
- can obtain 10 kph swim speed
- skin is actually black
- fur is transparent not white
- If you eat a polar bear's liver you will die from to much vitamin A
- A polar bear can smell a seal from 20 miles away
- Can stay completely still for hours while waiting for food