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Polar Bear
The polar bear is distributed along the coasts in the arctic region, and occupies most of
Greenland's coastal regions. It is the biggest member of the bear family. An adult male
can weigh more than 800 kg, and grow to lengths of more than 2.5 meters. The female is
somewhat smaller, but the weight of both sexes, markedly increases during wintertime.
The fur is thick and long, with a white, greyish or yellowish colour. The snout, lips and
footpads are black. The Polar bear feeds on various preys, such as seals (especially ringed seals),
belugas and narwhals, fishes, walrus' pups and sometimes carcasses. The polar bear becomes sexual
mature in the age of 3-4 years, and can reach a maximum age of about 20-30 years.
Projects on Polar Bears by The Department of Arctic Environmnet:
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