Habitat & Location
What region do polar bears live in?
The Arctic region.
Which body system helps warm the cold air before it reaches a polar bear’s lungs?
The respiratory system.
Polar bears are considered what type of predator in the Arctic ecosystem?
Top predators.
What is the thick layer of fat that keeps polar bears warm?
Blubber.
What human-caused issue is melting Arctic sea ice?
limate change/global warming.
What type of environment do polar bears depend on for survival and hunting?
Sea ice.
What is the main diet of polar bears?
Meat/seals.
What two types of seals do polar bears mainly help control?
Ringed seals and bearded seals.
What color is a polar bear’s skin underneath its fur?
Black.
Why is melting sea ice dangerous for polar bears?
They lose hunting grounds and access to food.
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About how much fat can polar bears consume in one day?
About 2 kg or 4.4 pounds.
What type of species are polar bears?
Indicator species.
Why are polar bear paws helpful for survival?
They help them walk on snow and swim.
Under what U.S. law are polar bears listed as threatened?
The U.S. Endangered Species Act.
In the United States, where are polar bears found?
Alaska.
Which body system helps polar bears swim long distances and maintain body warmth?
The circulatory system.
Name one animal that benefits from leftovers from polar bear hunts.
Arctic foxes or seabirds.
What is the main food source of polar bears?
Seals.
Name one human activity besides climate change that harms polar bear habitats.
Oil drilling or pollution.
What remote Norwegian islands are home to polar bears?
The Svalbard islands.
During what months do polar bears usually mate?
Between April and June.
What family do polar bears belong to?
Ursidae.
What does it mean that polar bears are solitary animals?
They usually live alone.
Give one way humans help protect polar bears.
Conservation laws, hunting limits, or population studies/programs.