Overview
Polar bears are strong swimmers and highly adapted to cold environments. Seasonal sea ice is central to their hunting ecology because it provides access to seal prey.
Physical characteristics
Length180–300 cm
Weight150.0–700.0 kg
Typical lifespan25 years
DietCarnivore
Habitat & distribution
Habitats
Sea IceArctic CoastTundraMarine
Range
RussiaArcticCanadaGreenlandNorwayUnited States
Video
Sounds
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References
- GBIF Auto Sync GBIF
- WoRMS / Aphia World Register of Marine Species
- Wikipedia — Polar bear Wikipedia
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