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Polar Bear Facts

Ursus maritimus

Discover fascinating facts about polar bears — habitat, diet, lifespan, and more!

🔬 Scientific Classification

kingdom
Animalia
phylum
Chordata
class
Mammalia
order
Varies by species
family
Varies by species
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Habitat

Arctic sea ice

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Diet

Carnivorous (seals)

Lifespan

25–30 years

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Size

Up to 3 m, 800 kg

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Conservation

Vulnerable

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Scientific Name

Ursus maritimus

💡 Fun Facts About Polar Bears

  • 01Polar bear skin is actually black under their white fur.
  • 02Polar bears are the largest land carnivores.
  • 03They can smell seals from up to 30 km away.
  • 04They can swim for days covering hundreds of km.

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