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Polar Bears By: Sabina Perry
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Classification and Description Ursus Maritimus, bear of sea Mammal, bear Males 8 1/3 ft. Females 6 ¼ ft. Males 1,700 lb. Females 750 lb.
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Biome Arctic Ocean, northern land Move around 115,000 square miles Summer, north, 100’s of miles Caves in snow
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Life Cycle Born in winter Cubs size of rats 15 – 18 usually in wild Carnivores
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Adaptations Smell greatest sense Swim up to 60 miles, no break Blubber helps keep it warm Eyes small but good
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Reasons for Endangered Status People hunt them for sport Walrus’s tusks can hurt/kill them Global warming, endangered status Hunted for fur, blubber, and meat
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Conservation 20,000 – 25,000 left in wild Coca – Cola and WWF team up Take Action, Stay Connected, Adopt One I can donate money, adopt polar bear
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Fun Facts Inuits hunt Polar Bears LOVE to sleep! Slide on back, belly, side, headfirst… Keep fur in great condition
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Resources Seve, Karen De. National Geographic Kids Eliot, John L. National Geographic Goddard, Jolyon, Polar Bears www.oocities.org/mikepolarbear/5senses.html www.worldwildlife.org www.PolarBearinternational.org
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