Polar Bears

By:Willie

Species Scientific Name

The polar bear is one of the eight species of bears.

Physical FeaturesThe Polar bear is all white, it weighs about

1,250 pounds. Polar bear’s height is four feet tall, it’s legs are short, stocky bodies and short tails. It has small ears.

Lifespan and is it EndangeredThe polar bear is endangered and it lives

about 30 years.

Habitat –Where it livesIt lives in the coldest environments.

Climate/WeatherLots and lots of snow. It’s very cold. It’s one

of the coldest places on earth.It’s cold even in the summer.Winter lasts for six months.

Landform What Does The Land Look Like?The polar bear lives in the arctic snow. There are

no trees in the arctic . The arctic is usually white. The ground is always frozen.

FoodThe polar bear is on omnivore. He eats a lot of

meat, but he also eats seaweed and berries.

Prey/PredatorsThe polar bear is a great hunter. His prey are

seals, birds and eggs. His favorite dinner is a seal.

Some of his enemies are killer whales, walruses, and humans.

BehaviorThe polar bear loves to swim in freezing Arctic

water. He also enjoys rolling in the snow.

BabiesThe baby polar bear develops and grows

quickly.They stay with their moms for two years. A

baby polar bear is called a cub. At birth a cub weighs 1 1/2 pounds and is a foot long.

Polar Bear’s AdaptationsThe Polar Bear has a thick fur that helps

him stay warm. It has white fur to blend in with the ice

and snow, so his predators won’t see him.Polar bears have wide paws to help him

walk on the snow with out sinking in the snow.

PhysiologicalThe polar bear adaptations are to allow them to

live comfortably in Arctic temperatures.

Interesting FactsThe polar bear has excellent eyesightIt has 42 teethVery strong swimmersSome polar bears can swim for hundreds of

miles