Polar bear - Wikipedia
The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is a large bear native to the Arctic and nearby areas. It is closely related to the brown bear, and the two species can interbreed. The polar bear is the largest …
Polar bear | Description, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
2025年1月14日 · polar bear, (Ursus maritimus), great white northern bear (family Ursidae) found throughout the Arctic region. The polar bear travels long distances over vast desolate …
Polar Bear | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
The largest bear in the world and the Arctic's top predator, polar bears are a powerful symbol of the strength and endurance of the Arctic. The polar bear's Latin name, Ursus maritimus, …
Polar Bear photos, facts, and map - National Geographic Kids
Polar bears roam the Arctic ice sheets and swim in that region's coastal waters. They are very strong swimmers, and their large front paws, which they use to paddle, are slightly webbed. …
Polar Bear - National Geographic
How do polar bears survive their Arctic habitat? Is climate change affecting their population? Learn how polar bears have adapted to life on top of the world.
Polar Bear: Habitat, Diet, Behavior, and Conservation Facts
2024年9月21日 · Polar bears are one of the most iconic species of the Arctic, renowned for their majestic presence and unparalleled hunting prowess. This in-depth article delves into their …
Polar bear - WWF Arctic
Majestic creature of the far north, the polar bear is the world’s largest terrestrial carnivore. Its Latin name, Ursus maritimus, means ‘sea bear’: an apt name for this amazing animal, which spends …
Polar Bear - National Wildlife Federation
As suggested by its specific scientific name (Ursus maritimus), the polar bear is actually a marine mammal that spends far more time at sea than it does on land. It's on the Arctic ice that the …
Top 10 facts about polar bears - WWF
Because they spend most of their lives on the sea ice of the Arctic Ocean depending on the ocean for their food and habitat, polar bears are the only bear species to be considered marine …
Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
2006年2月9日 · The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is the largest of the extant bear species and is classified as a marine mammal. Polar bears are protected under the Endangered Species Act …