Polar Bear
Habitat
It's called the arctic tundra because it's so close to the north pole. The arctic is treeless. There is grass in the arctic. There are lots of flowers, too. It can be hot in summer. The arctic habitat is found in Canada, Alaska, Europe and Asia.
Appearance
The polar bears have big, sharp teeth. Polar bears have nice, thick white fur. Polar bears smell for seals with their black noses. They have sharp claws and wide paws. Polar bears are large. They have long bodies, long necks and long heads.
Foods
Polar bears like to eat seals the best. Polar bears eats walrus, fish, raw meat, berries, seaweed, grass, eggs, garbage, whale meat and carrion.
Enemies
The polar bears enemies are peoples.
Adaptations
Polar bears have sharp claws and teeth which help the polar bear catch food. Polar bears have sharp noses. They have a sharp sense of smell to help them find food. Their sharp eyes help them see their prey. They have thick, heavy-coats that keep them warm. They have wide paws to swim and walk on the snow. They have furry soles to keep them from falling and slipping. A layer of fat keeps it warm.
Interesting Facts
An adult male can be more than 2 metres long. Polar bears can swim 95 km. A polar bear can swim under water for two minutes. A polar bear can go for weeks without eating.
by Sheilla
