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priscilla 1Beautiful Polar Bear Pictures
April 21st 2008 08:03
Today's post features some of the most beautiful pictures of polar bears you will find anywhere. See many more majestic photos at Paul Nicklen Photography here.
Polar bears are the world's largest land carnivores, with most adult males weighing 300-600 kg (660-1320 lb); adult females are about half the size of males. A Polar Bear's fur is hollow and translucent, but usually appears as white or cream coloured, thus providing the animal with effective camouflage. Its skin is actually black in colour. Its thick blubber and fur insulate it against the cold. The bear has a short tail and small ears that help reduce heat loss, as well as a relatively small head and long, tapered body to streamline it for swimming.
A semi-aquatic marine mammal, the polar bear has adapted for life on a combination of land, sea, and ice, and is the apex predator within its range. It feeds mainly on seals, young walruses, and whales, although it will eat anything it can kill.
The polar bear is a vulnerable species at high risk of extinction. Zoologists and climatologists believe that the projected decreases in the polar sea ice due to global warming will reduce their population by two thirds by mid-century.
Polar Bears are also popular attractions at theme parks and zoos around the world.
*These images used with permission from Damn Funny Pictures.
A semi-aquatic marine mammal, the polar bear has adapted for life on a combination of land, sea, and ice, and is the apex predator within its range. It feeds mainly on seals, young walruses, and whales, although it will eat anything it can kill.
Polar Bears are also popular attractions at theme parks and zoos around the world.
*These images used with permission from Damn Funny Pictures.
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