Polar Bears, Fangs and claws Options

[Clara]

Hi Tracy: Have you seen any polar bears yet? How did Michelle become a scientist?

[Tracy_Alley]

Hi Tracy: Have you seen any polar bears yet? How did Michelle become a scientist?

I have not seen a polar bear, and I more than likely will not see one until I reach the Arctic Ocean.
Polar bears are semi-aquatic animals. They hunt for seals so they need to be near the water. A few years ago a polar bear was lost and found its way to Toolik Lake Research Station.

Michelle first wanted to become a scientist when she was in 9th grade Biology--Mrs. Smithburg's Biology class. She studied ecology at the Evergreen State College, and then did a Ph.D. in Integrative Biology at U.C. Berkeley. But probably the real reason that Michelle became a scientist is that plants are neat!