How do polar bears survive these icy cold conditions?
Polar bears are perfectly adapted to survive the harsh climate of the Arctic, where temperatures can drop to as low as -45˚C or -50˚F. The polar bear’s large size helps maintain its body temperature as well as its two layers of fur which provides excellent insulation, ensuring that the polar bear experiences almost no heat loss. The polar bear also boasts a layer of blubber beneath its skin that can be as much as 4 ½ inches thick, to further insulate them from plummeting temperatures. What age can a polar bear expect to live to? In the wild male polar bears can live up to 20 years of age, whilst the female polar bear can reach 30 years. In captivity, however polar bears can live for 40 years and upwards. What makes polar bears different from other species of bear? Polar bears are among the largest of the bear species. Male polar bears can expect to grow to between 8 and 10 feet high, and weigh anywhere from 550 to 1700 pounds. The female polar bear, meanwhile, are somewhat smaller and
