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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Carnivora |
| Family | : | Ursidae |
| Genus | : | Ursus |
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| Scientific Name | : | Ursus maritimus |
| Common Name | : | Polar Bear |
| Other Name(s) | : | Nanuuq |
| Group | : | Mammal |
| Number Of Species | : | 1 |
| Location | : | Arctic Ocean |
| Habitat | : | Coastal ice fields and floating ice |
| Colour | : | Clear, White, Yellow |
| Skin Type | : | Fur |
| Size (L) | : | 2m - 2.5m (6.5ft - 8.3ft) |
| Weight | : | 150kg - 600kg (330lbs - 1,322lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 40kph (25mph) |
| Diet | : | Carnivore |
| Prey | : | Seal, Walrus, Seabirds |
| Predators | : | Humans |
| Lifestyle | : | Diurnal |
| Group Behaviour | : | Solitary |
| Life Span | : | 20 - 30 years |
| Age Of Sexual Maturity | : | 3 - 5 years |
| Gestation Period | : | 6 - 9 months |
| Average Litter | : | 2 |
| Name Of Young | : | Cub |
| Age Of Weaning | : | 2 - 3 years |
| Conservation Status | : | Vulnerable |
| Estimated Population Size | : | 20,000 - 25,000 |
| Biggest Threat | : | Global warming |
| Most Distinctive Feature | : | Clear not white fur and black skin |
| Fun Fact | : | Could be extinct within the next 30 years! |