| Range | Throughout the artic circle, including Canada, Alaska, Siberia, and Scandinavia |
| Habitat | - On sea ice
near seal habitats - Only on land when the ice melts |
| Food at the Zoo | Dog chow, fish, beef lard, rabbits, apples |
| Food in Wild | - Seals are their
favorite prey - Also sea birds, beluga whales, walruses, rodents, plants, berries. |
| Predators | - Humans |
| Most Active | During day |
The species has a black skin and the hairs contain no pigment. When the light is reflected from the clear hair strands, the animal appears white. The Polar Bear is well adjusted to swimming for it has broad forepaws that serve as paddles. The soles of Polar bears are furred for insulation.
Last Updated: May 19, 2004 10:07 AM
