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Louisa, Form 2b, Neumühler Schoo
post Sep 1 2005, 05:31 PM
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Hallo Ute,
I would like to know how big the icebears are. Have you seen any of them?

My little brother wants to know if there are Inuit living in the Arctis. Have you met any of them so far?

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post Sep 1 2005, 10:21 PM
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Polar bear

* The largest bear species
* Pelage entirely white, cream-colored, or yellowish white
* Male much larger than female
* Strong swimmer
* Generally solitary
* Circumpolar distribution in Arctic regions
* Global population about 20 000 to 40 000
* Length:
Male 2.6 8’6”
Female 2.1 m (6’11”)

* Weight
Male 1800lb (800 kg)
Female 660 lb (300kg)

* Weight at birth 1.3 lb (0.6kg)
* Life span
Male 29 years
Female 32 years


The polar bear is the largest land carnivore in North America and the top predator in the arctic marine ecosystem. Polar bears are also known in Norway and Germany as “ice bears.” The ears are smaller than those of other bears, an adaptation to the cold arctic environment and the neck is longer and lacks the shoulder hump that is characteristic of other bears. Polar bears have partially webbed forepaws, an adaptation for swimming. The five digits on each paw are armed with strong retractable claws. Males are twice as big as females.

Polar bears occupy fast ice and pack ice habitats where their primary pray, Ringed Seals, occur year-round.

Females travel with their cubs for two to 3 years Great endurance walkers and swimmers, these bears make seasonal migrations of between 12000 and 2500 miles across the ice and can swim 60 miles (100 km) in open water. They are fast runners, reaching speeds of 25-30 miles per hour. Females use dens throughout the winter and both males and females may construct dens for short term shelters to conserve energy when food is scarce.

Mating occurs from March to May. Gestation lasts 6-8 months. In November/December pregnant females dig maternity dens. Females give birth to up to 3 cubs in December or January. In spring the leave the dens when the cubs are able to travel over the ice. Cubs are weaned at about 2.5 years.

The primary food is the blubber of Ringed seals.

Yes, Inupiat people live along the mainland surrounding the arctic ocean. We have one onboard, Jimmy Jones. He is from Barrow, Alaska and observes the mammals. I will interview him for you all. He is an interesting person and can tell a lot about the Inupiat culture.


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