Polar Bear

The Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) lives in the world's coldest environment's, which is the Arctic regions. The polar bear weighs up to 900 to 1,600IB (410 to 720KG), they are 7.25 to 8FT (2.2 to 2.5M) in size. '''These powerful predators typically prey on seals. In search of this quarry they frequent areas of shifting, cracking ice where seals may surface to breath air. They also stalk ice edges and breathing holes. If the opportunity presents itself, polar bears will also consume carcasses, such as those of dead whales. Females den by digging into deep snow drifts, which provide protection and insulation from the Arctic elements. They give birth in winter, usually to twins. Young cubs live with their mothers for some 28 months to learn the survival skills of the far north. Females aggressively protect their young, but receive no help from their solitary male mates. In fact, male polar bears may even kill young of their species.'''