ADAPTATION OF

POLAR BEAR

BY-ASRA
CLIMATE OF
ARCTIC
The Arctic regions present an extreme
climate. These regions are covered with snow
and it is very cold for most part of the year.
For six months the sun does not set at the
poles while for the other six months the sun
does not rise. In winters, the temperature can
be as low as –37°C. Animals living there have
adapted to these severe conditions.
ABOUT
POLAR BEAR
The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is a hyper
carnivorous bear whose native range lies
largely within the Arctic Circle,
encompassing the Arctic Ocean, its
surrounding seas and surrounding land
masses. It is the largest extant bear species,
as well as the largest extant land carnivore.
A boar (adult male) weighs around 350–700
kg (770–1,540 lb), while a sow (adult female)
is about half that size.
 SOME FEATURES OF
POLAR BEAR
They are so well-insulated that
They have white fur so It also protect them from they have to move slowly and rest
a that they are not easily b extreme cold. c often to avoid getting overheated.
visible in the snowy white
background.

they have strong smell

d they have long claws
which helps them to walk
e which helps them in
catching their prey.
on ice.
ACTIVITIES OF
POLAR BEAR
01. Polar bears are most active the first third of the
day and least active the final third of the day.

02. In the Canadian Arctic, adult female polar bears

with cubs hunt about 19% of their time during the
spring and about 38% of their time during the
summer.

03. On warm days polar bears sprawl out on the ground

or ice, sometimes on their backs with their feet in the
air.

04. On cold days polar bears curl up and often cover

their muzzle area. During the winter, some polar
bears excavate temporary dens or find natural
shelters to stay warm.
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