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The Polar Bear(Ursus maritimus) is an iconic symbol of the north. These awesome mammals Reach weights up to 800 kilograms, making it one of the largest terrestrial carnivores on earth. Seals are one of its primary food sources. Polar Bears are known to cover large distances in search of food, they may swim for several kilometers, or wander far inland which sometimes causes conflicts with humans.  Polar Bear range lies largely within the Arctic Circle, encompassing the Arctic Ocean,

Physical Characteristics

Polar Bears have proportionately longer necks than other species of bear, this makes it easier for them to … Continue

The polar bear season has started, and the people of Churchill are preparing for another four to five months of living with the largest terrestrial carnivore on the planet. Every year from July through November, polar bears switch from living on the sea ice of Hudson Bay to being on land. Polar bears that inhabit Hudson Bay have always lived this way. At the southern end of the Arctic ice pack, the seasonal melt in Hudson Bay brings the bears onto land for a summer snooze. Polar bears’ metabolism slows down during the summer. They are coming off their most … Continue