Class: | Mammal |
Origin: | Arctic |
Size: | Head and body, 7.25 to 8 ft (2.2 to 2.5 m); |
Weight: | 900 to 1,600 lbs |
Diet: | Seals |
Lifespan: | 25 to 30 years |
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Polar Bears can swim super fast at 6 mph. Compare that to a measly Olympic swimmers who, at best, clock in at 4.5 mph.
A Polar Bear stays warm with a thick coat of insulated fur, which covers a warming layer of fat
Polar bears have an excellent sense of smell, with the ability to detect seals nearly a mile away (1.6 km).
Polar bears can reach speeds up to 40 kph (25 mph) on land and 10 kph (6 mph) in water.