Polar Bears
What do polar bears do in the ocean?
swim and dive
Polar bears are _________, meaning they only eat meat.
Carnivores
Where do polar bears live?
In the Arctic, near the north pole
What is a habitat?
a place where an animal lives
What does it mean to be a carnivore?
Only eating meat
What do polar bears eat?
seals and fish
True or False: Polar Bears are NOT mammals
FALSE
When do polar bears leave their den?
In the early spring
What keeps a polar bear warm?
thick fur, black skin, and blubber
What helps a polar bear paddle in water?
Their claws and paws
Their big claws and paws
Polar bears have ____ teeth.
sharp
Are polar bears reptiles?
No, they are mammals
What do you need to be a mammal?
1. Has hair or fur
2. warm blooded
3. breathes air
4. has a backbone
5. makes milk in their bodies for their offspring
Do polar bears eat plants?
no
What helps polar bears not slide on the ice?
the grips on the bottom of their paws
What is blubber?
A fat on the polar bear that is like a warm coat.
What do polar bears use their sharp teeth for?
catching and eating prey
TRUE OR FALSEL Polar bears live in warm weather areas
false
Can polar bears swim?
yes
What color are polar bears' noses?
Black
How many teeth do polar bears have?
42
in snowy areas
what is one way polar bears are different than fish?
Polar bears breathe air
What color is a polar bear's fur?
white