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Polar Bear

Ursus maritimus

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Field Notes

Description:

They are the largest bear (tied with the Kodiak) and the largest land carnivore.

Habitat:

Their habitat is the icy regions of the arctic. Because the area in the arctic containing ice is shrinking, these bears are becoming more endangered every day.

Notes:

This was taken at Sea World San Diego

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PublishedJune 14, 2011

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