| Polar bears have long fascinated us. With their thick, | | | | optics for your phone. This myth has been disproved, |
| white coats, they look incredibly cuddly, particularly | | | | but it gives you an idea of the nature of the hairs. |
| the cubs. In truth, they are the biggest and most | | | | Female polar bears usually give birth in the last two |
| powerful bears on the planet. Alas, they may be | | | | months of the year. They almost always give birth |
| added to the endangered species list. | | | | to twins. When it is time to do so, the mothers will |
| Polar bears are an amazingly beautiful animal. | | | | dig dens out of the snow and ice. They will remain in |
| Unfortunately, they are under a lot of pressure as a | | | | the den without food until the cubs are able to leave. |
| species due to climate change in the Arctic. Receding | | | | When born, polar bear cubs are absolutely tiny. They |
| ice and pollution issues are leading to concerns polar | | | | weigh less than one pound, which is pretty amazing |
| bears may be facing extinction. To better understand | | | | considering an adult polar bear can weigh 1,100 |
| polar bears, here's an overview of this amazing | | | | pounds on average. After birth, the mother will stay |
| animal. | | | | with the cubs for two years and train them in all |
| While penguins are only found in Antarctica, polar | | | | aspects of polar bear etiquette. After that she |
| bears are only found in the Arctic Circle. This, of | | | | abandons them to their own fates. The fathers take |
| course, means they are particularly susceptible to any | | | | no part in the raising of the cubs. |
| environmental changes in the Arctic. | | | | As with many animals, polar bears have some unique |
| Polar bears are the largest bear species by over 400 | | | | characteristics. They can walk up to 40 miles a day |
| pounds on average. They are primarily solitary | | | | and swim up to 60. To catch seals, they stand over |
| creatures. For food, seal is always on the menu, but | | | | a breathing hole and wait for a seal to come up for |
| they will also scavenge if they come across | | | | air. They then swat the seal with their left paw, |
| something tasty. Interestingly, polar bears never drink | | | | always their left paw for some unknown reason. |
| water. They get it all from their meals. | | | | After eating, they can go five days without swatting |
| Polar bears are known for their beautiful white coats. | | | | another seal. |
| In truth, the coats are not white. The hairs are | | | | As of the writing of this article, polar bear populations |
| colorless, hollow tubes that absorb the light giving | | | | are under duress as the Arctic undergoes |
| them the bears their white color. Polar bear skin is | | | | fundamental changes. Ice is melting and so is the |
| actually black like their noses. A common myth is the | | | | territory of the polar bear. Latest estimates indicate |
| hollow tubes of polar bear skin can act like fiber | | | | only 25,000 polar bears remain. |