Sila Encyclopedia
source: Environment Canada
Polar Bear
Polar bears (nanuq in inuktitut) are the world's largest land carnivores. Adult males weigh from 400 to 600 kg (900 to 1300 lb) and measure 2.4 to 2.6 meters. Population estimates range from 16,000 to 35,000, with about 60% in Canada. Polar bears are well adapted to live in the cold. They have a thick coat of fur on their skin. They also have a thick layer of blubber under the skin. These act as insulators of heat. Stiff hairs under their soles keep them warm and also increase the amount of friction thus preventing them from slipping on ice.
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