The Polar Bear is a beautiful animal that is in danger of losing its home and life due to global warming.
"The polar bear is a carnivorous bear whose native range lies largely within the Arctic Circle, encompassing the Arctic Ocean, its surrounding seas and surrounding land masses." Wikipedia
Conservation status: Vulnerable (Population decreasing) Encyclopedia of Life
Scientific name: Ursus maritimus
Speed: 40 km/h (Maximum, Adult, Sprint)
Mass: Male: 450 kg (Adult, Beaufort Sea), Female: 150 – 250 kg (Adult)
Height: Female: 2 m (Adult, On hind legs), Male: 1.3 m (Adult, At Shoulder)
Did you know: Polar bears can swim up to 100 miles (161 kilometers at a time). endangeredpolarbear.com
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