Environment and feeding relationships

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The polar bear is the largest land carnivore and has a reputation as the only animal that actively hunts humans.

Live up to 25 years. Body length: male: 240-260cm, female: 190-210cm. Weight: male: 400-600kg, female: 200-300kg. They are the largest species of bear and the largest land carnivore.

Habitat They spend most of their time on Arctic ice floes, and when they are on the shore they remain near the water. Polar bears are found throughout the Arctic.

Adaptations: They are strong swimmers and have many adaptations for an aquatic environment

They are well insulated with fat,

Their nostrils close and their ears are held close to their head when underwater.

Their feet are partially webbed.

They have a remarkable sense of smell and can detect a carcass from 3km away.

They have large, furry feet that act as snowshoes.

Their creamy-white fur is dense and water-repellent, enabling them to shake dry after swimming.

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