Baby Polar Bear

The polar bear mates between April and May. The cubs are born between 7 and 10 months later, between November and February. The cubs are born blind, and often weigh less than 2 pounds. Each litter usually has two cubs. Female polar bears are known for their affection towards their offspring, and valiance in protecting them. Male polar bears, on the other hand, occasionally kill and eat polar bear cubs, for unclear reasons. In Alaska, 42% of cubs reach 12 months of age, while 15 years ago, 65% did. Cubs are weaned when they reach the age of two and a half years old, when the mother abandons them or chases them away.

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