Quick Facts
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Aug. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Polar bears primarily face threats from climate change, which causes sea ice loss essential for hunting seals, their main food source. While conservation efforts are ongoing, including habitat protection and research, the species' future remains precarious. Responsible tourism can help by supporting conservation organizations and raising awareness about the impacts of climate change on Arctic wildlife.
The polar bear is a large bear native to the Arctic and nearby areas. It is closely related to the brown bear, and the two species can interbreed. The polar bear is the largest extant species of bear and land carnivore by body mass, with adult males weighing 300–800 kg (660–1,760 lb). The species is sexually dimorphic, as adult females are much smaller. The polar bear is white or yellowish-furred with black skin and a thick layer of fat. It is more slender than the brown bear, with a narrower skull, longer neck and lower shoulder hump. Its teeth are sharper and more adapted to cutting meat. The paws are large and allow the bear to walk on ice and paddle in the water.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Polar Bear. Sightings recorded in 5 safari areas total.
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