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Polar Bear
Ursus maritimus
The face of a warming world — a giant white bear that hunts from Arctic sea ice which is melting away beneath its feet.
VU · Vulnerable
Overview
The face of a warming world — a giant white bear that hunts from Arctic sea ice which is melting away beneath its feet.
mammalarcticbear
Field data
| IUCN status | VU · Vulnerable |
|---|---|
| Population | ~26,000 |
| Trend | decreasing |
| Last assessed | 2015 |
| Class / Order | Mammalia · Carnivora |
| Family | Ursidae |
| Range | Arctic |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Its skin is black and its fur isn't white but hollow and clear.
- Can smell a seal almost a kilometre away, right through the ice.
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art print
Polar Bear art print
Museum-grade art print from the Polar Bear plate.
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Polar Bear plush
Museum-grade plush from the Polar Bear plate.
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notebook
Polar Bear notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Polar Bear plate.
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