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Polar Bear
Ursus maritimus
A marine mammal in a bear's body, the polar bear hunts seals across Arctic sea ice. A layer of blubber and dense fur keep it warm in temperatures that would kill most animals.
- Habitat
- Arctic
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable
Field notes
- Every animal here plays a role in keeping its ecosystem in balance.
- Conservation status is assessed against the global IUCN Red List categories.
- Habitat loss is the single biggest threat facing wildlife worldwide.
