Polar Bear

General Characteristics

Length : Male - 6.5 to 8.3 feet / female - 5.8 to 6.5 feet

Weight : Male - 880 - 1320 pounds / Female - 440 to 770 pounds

Description :

	The polar bear is the largest of the bear species.
	Coloration is usually white can become yellowish due to exposure to ultraviolet light
	Thick coat protects the bear in winter. Small ears also helps against bitter cold weather
	It is an omnivorous animal.

Range - Circumpolar arctic : Northern most part of continents of Americas, Europe and Asia

Habitat - Sea ice and waters, islands and coasts

Diet - Mostly seals, also walrus, beluga, narwal, small mammals

Status -Currently listed as threatened but their numbers are reducing due to global warming and low population growth

Predators - Humans, mountain lions, other bears and wolfs

Reason for the status - Global warming

Lifespan - 25 years

Gestation period - 240 days