Notes.

·  there is not much food in the north arctic for polar bears ·  a polar bears main diet consists of mainly seals ·  most polar bears are found around the edge of the polar basin ·  polar bears habitat is near the arctic sea ice, water, and the continental coastlines ·  the southern polar bears range is limited by the ice that forms in the winter ·  migration occurs through out the year through individual home ranges ·  the home range size varies amongst other bears depending on food, mates and dens ·  the size of a small home may range from 50,000 to 60,000 sq. kilometers or 19,305-23,166 sq. miles near northern Canada ·  polar bears do not mark or defend their home range ·  polar bears can move 30km (19mi) or more per day for several days ·  the polar bear population for the world is between 21,000 and 25,000 individuals(not a lot) ·   Adult polar bears are among the largest and most powerful carnivoreson earth and are thought to have no natural enemies ·  The melting ice is making it hard for polar bears to find food and survive ·  Polar bears will sometimes kill baby beluga whales and walruses ·  A polar bears stomach is estimated to hold 15% to 20% of their body weight but this intake is only happens when it is very low on energy levels are on high demand ·  Polar bears weighing 445 lbs can eat 10 to 20 pounds of food per day ·  When polar bears hibernate they do not eat ·  Polar bears are among the largest land carnivores of that in comparison with the grizzly bear ·  Male polar bears are referred to as boars ·  Females are referred to as a sow ·  Male polar bears can weigh up to an astounding weight of 772-1433lbs and are 8.2 to 9.8 ft long ·  Male polar bears are 3 times bigger than the sow which is only331 to 551lbs and only6.6 to 8.2ft long ·  When a sow is pregnant it can weigh as much as 1,102lbs ·  The largest recorded weight of a polar bear was a male that weighed 2,209lbs and was 12ft long ·  Polar bears have a more slender body than other bears they also have longer necks and heads ·  A polar bears cot color may vary from a pure white to yellow and light brown all dependent on the season an light ·  Polar bears have 5 toed feet and the paw can reach 1ft in diameter this size acts as a snow shoe to go over snow and ice without cracking it    ·   The sole on the paw of a polar bears foot is thick with thick black pads that are covered with small dermal bumps that create friction that prevent slipping ·  The claw of a polar bear is considered “a hunters paradise” due to the thick curved nonretractable claw on the paw ·  Polar bears are very strong swimmers and can swim across bays or wide leads without any hesitation and can swim for hours on end over a wide range of area ·  The nostrils of a polar bear close when under water ·  The front paw of a polar bear acts as a flipper that propels them forward with ease the back legs act as a steering wheel ·   Polar bears can maintain a swimming speed of up to 6.2 mph ·  Polar bears keep warm under water because of their thick layer of blubber up to 4.3 inches thick ·  Polar bears swim at a depth of only 10 to 15 feet under water ·  Know one knows exactly how far a polar bear can dive but researchers believe they can dive abut 6 feet ·  Polar bears sometimes over heat because they are insulated so well ·  To avoid overheating polar bears move slowly and take frequent stops ·  They also swim on warm days to cool down after physical activity ·  The average body temperature of a p[o0lar bear is that of a humans 98.6 degrees ·  Adult communication consists of mostly vocalization when they are agitated or threatened ·  The mother warns her cubs by giving a chuffing or braying sound ·  Cubs are the most social of all polar bears sounds are but not limited to hissing, squalling, whimpering ,lip smacking, and throaty rumblings ·  Polar bears also communicate through many other things like sight touch and smell ·  The mother polar bear can either comfort protect or punish her young by using her body paw or muzzle ·  Not much is know about polar bears sense of hearing but researchers believe that it is that of a human ·  The sight of a polar is also much of that of a human but polar bears have a membrane over their eyes that shield the eyes from ultra violet rays of the sun ·  Polar bears are picky about what they eat because of an acute sense of taste ·  The ratio of males to females is exactly one to one ·  Because of government issues on hunting the polar bear population has risen an estimated 10,000 bears since 1968 ·  Polar bear tracks have been reported as far north and south as the poles ·  When polar bears are not hunting they spend most of their time either resting or sleeping ·  All facts on this page come from the SeaWorld website or the national geographic official website and their research is greatly appreciated and we thank them for their research and willingness toward polar bear research and to help save the polar bears. With a great appreciation for this mighty animal and wonderful creature that may soon not be an animal no longer. Many people would like to help in this project.