THE POLAR BEAR
As it spends most of its life on the sea ice (of the Arctic Ocean), Polar Bears are considered to be marine mammals.
The fur of this particular bear is actually translucent but appears white because it reflects visible light. Underneath the thick fur, the 'skin', is jet black.
These bears can swim for long distances and steadily for many hours and can swim up to 6 mph in the water. The large paws are specially adapted for swimming, which they use to paddle through the water while holding the hind legs flat like a rudder.
Polar Bears main prey is tinged seals and bearded seals, but as hunts are rarely successful, the Polar Bear will scavenge carcasses or settle for small mammals, birds, eggs and even vegetation.
The male bear can weigh up to 800 kg (as much as 10 men!) and are twice the size of the family.
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