The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) 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, with adult males weighing 300–800 kg (660–1,760 lb).

6 days ago · polar bear, (Ursus maritimus), great white northern bear (family Ursidae) found throughout the Arctic region. The polar bear travels long distances over vast desolate expanses, generally on drifting oceanic ice floes, searching for seals, its primary prey.

The polar bear's Latin name, Ursus maritimus, means "sea bear." It's an apt name for this majestic species, which spends much of its life in, around, or on the ocean–predominantly on the sea ice. In the United States, Alaska is home to two polar bear subpopulations.

Nov 24, 2024 · Polar bears, the largest bear species, are expertly adapted to life on Arctic sea ice with features like hollow fur, large paws, and sharp claws. These traits enable them to hunt seals and thrive as apex predators in their icy habitat. Body length: 220 to …

Polar bears are considered by many to be marine mammals. The name Ursus maritimus means maritime bear. Their preferred habitat is the pack ice of the Arctic Ocean. The ice edge and pressure ridges where fractures and refreezing occur provide the best hunting ground.

The Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is a hypercarnivorous bear found within the Arctic Circle, encompassing the Arctic Ocean, its surrounding seas and surrounding land masses. It is the largest extant bear species, as well as the largest extant land carnivore.

Feb 9, 2006 · The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is the largest of the extant bear species and is classified as a marine mammal. Polar bears are protected under the Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Polar bear’s scientific name, Ursus maritimus, means sea bear. This is an apt name for this Arctic animal, which spends much of its life in, around, or on the water – predominantly on the sea ice.

Aug 13, 2024 · Genus: Ursus (Linnaeus, 1758) — bears. Species: Ursus maritimus (Phipps, 1774) — polar bear, white bear. Describer: Phipps (1774:p.185) A Voyage Towards North Pole, London: J. Nourse for Ursus maritimus. Sources: ITIS (2023)

6 days ago · The Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS, www.itis.gov) partners with specialists from around the world to assemble scientific names and their taxonomic relationships and distributes that data openly through publicly available software. The ITIS mission is to communicate a comprehensive taxonomy of global species that enables biodiversity …