Facts about Polar Bear

 

Polar bear is the largest terrestrial carnivore. They are found in Alaska, Greenland, Russia, Norway and the Arctic region. You may think that they are white but they are actually black. Their skin is translucent and appear white because of the reflected light. They have thick fur on their body to protect them from the cold. They are the top predators of the Arctic and eat seals, walruses, Arctic fox, etc. Its scientific name is Ursus maritimus which is derived from Latin which means sea bear. They have a hybrid named pizzly bear which is a combination of a polar bear and a grizzly bear. They are vulnerable as recorded in the IUCN red list.