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Bears are mammals of the family Ursidae. Common characteristics of modern bears include a large body with stocky legs, a long snout, shaggy hair, plantigrade paws with five nonretractile claws, and a short tail. While the polar bear is mostly carnivorous and the giant panda feeds almost entirely on bamboo, the remaining six species are omnivorous, with largely varied diets including both plants and animals. With the exceptions of courting individuals and mothers with their young, bears are typically solitary animals.


Polar Bear Habitat

Polar Bear Habitat

Polar bears live in the icy Arctic, on ice floes (large chunks of ice that float in the ocean). Thick fur keeps them warm, and they are capable of swimming both under the ice and in the open ocean. Polar bears are protected from the icy conditions of the Arctic by a thick layer of fat called blubber. The blubber on a polar bear is nearly 4 inches thick. They also have a dense waterproof coat of fur, composed of hollow hair that trap heat. The fur, which is a white color, acts as camouflage in the snow. However, the white coat usually yellows with age.

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