Home> Animals > Mammals > Bears Submit Your Photo Slide Show No 5 Of 6 Prev    Next Polar-Bear-02  Publish Date : 22-03-2008 Author : GerryD Hits : 73 Rating : Not rated The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is a bear native to the Arctic and Subarctic. The world's largest land carnivore, an adult male generally weighs 300–600 kg (660–1320 lb), while an adult female is about half that size. Its fur is hollow and translucent, but usually appears as white or cream colored, thus providing the animal with effective camouflage, though its skin is actually black. 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. Polar Bear at the San Diego Zoo Image  thanks to GerryD from The Panama Broadcasting Corporation Rate This Photo 5 - Best4321 Add Your Comment Your Name * Your Comment * Enter Validation Code * Prev    Next