by: Katie King and Amy Lemons

Polar bears are the

largest meat-

eaters that live on

land. They can

even weigh up to

1,500 pounds! So,

where do these

large mammals

live? You can find

them in the Arctic

where they

camouflage with

their surroundings.

They also have

special, thick fur

that keeps them

warm in their

environment.

Baby polar bears are called cubs.

Polar bears usually have two cubs.

The cubs stay in the den with the

mother bear during the winter.

Cubs drink their mother’s milk. At

two years old, cubs can live on their

own. The mother bear has taught

them how to stay warm and away

from danger.

Polar bears have sharp senses.

They have good noses that help

them to smell their prey. Not onlydo they have a

strong sense

of smell, they

also have

excellent

eyesight and

hearing. All of

their senses

help when

they are

hungry and

hunting for

food.

Swimming is a polar

bear’s specialty. They

spend a lot of their

time swimming in the

water. A polar bear’s

wide front paws are

slightly webbed to help

them swim.

Did someone say dinnertime?

Polar bears eat seals, seaweed,

bird eggs, small whales, and fish.

Often times they stalk their prey,

waiting for the perfect time to

attack!

• Polar bears hibernate during the

winter.

• They have a layer of blubber

underneath their skin that helps to

keep them warm.

• If they need a good bath they will

roll around in the snow.

•Polar bears have

black skin

underneath their

fur.

•Adult polar bears

do not have any

natural predators.

•Their paws are

built for life on the

snow, ice, and

water.