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SPECIES PROFILE
Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus)
Ursus
IUCN STATUS
Vulnerable
CONSERVATION STATUS
Vulnerable
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Arctic (Svalbard population)
DIET
Carnivorous
HABITAT
Sea ice, coastal areas
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Carnivora
FAMILY
Ursidae
GENUS
Ursus
📋 Description
SIZE
200-300 cm body, 350-700 kg
COLORATION
White fur
ADAPTATIONS
Swimming, ice hunting, thick blubber
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Sea ice, coastal areas
DIET
Carnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Arctic (Svalbard population)
REPRODUCTION
1-3 cubs, 1 litter every 3 years
DIET DETAILS
Seals
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Climate change, loss of sea ice
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The polar bear is the largest land carnivore and spends most of its life on sea ice hunting seals.
2
The Svalbard population is one of the best studied and is threatened by melting ice.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Svalbard Norway
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Summer (when on land)
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Only in Svalbard; look for on sea ice or coastal areas (with expert guides).
