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Polar Bears By: Sabina Perry. Classification and Description Ursus Maritimus, bear of sea Mammal, bear Males 8 1/3 ft. Females 6 ¼ ft. Males 1,700 lb.

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1 Polar Bears By: Sabina Perry

2 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.

3 Biome Arctic Ocean, northern land Move around 115,000 square miles Summer, north, 100’s of miles Caves in snow

4 Life Cycle Born in winter Cubs size of rats 15 – 18 usually in wild Carnivores

5 Adaptations Smell greatest sense Swim up to 60 miles, no break Blubber helps keep it warm Eyes small but good

6 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

7 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

8 Fun Facts Inuits hunt Polar Bears LOVE to sleep! Slide on back, belly, side, headfirst… Keep fur in great condition

9 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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