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Mammals
Polar Bear
Ursus maritimus
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 15-18 years
- Weight
- 350-700 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) is a carnivore species found in Arctic sea ice. It typically lives 15-18 years, weighing around 350-700 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the polar bear: Polar bear skin is actually black under their translucent fur.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.