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Polar Bears
Where They Live
Polar bears live way up north in the Arctic, around the icy areas of Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Russia, and Norway. They spend most of their time on sea ice—frozen parts of the ocean—where they can hunt and rest.
What They Eat
Their favorite food is seals! Polar bears wait near holes in the ice for seals to pop up for air. They also eat fish, bird eggs, and sometimes plants or whale leftovers if seals are hard to find.
The Climate
Polar bears live in very cold climates. The Arctic is often below freezing, with icy winds and snow all around. Polar bears have thick fur and a layer of fat (called blubber) to keep them warm in these freezing temperatures.
Population
There are about 22,000 to 31,000 polar bears left in the wild. Their numbers change because sea ice is melting as the world warms up, making it harder for them to find food and travel safely.
❤️ Fun Facts
- Polar bears are excellent swimmers—they can swim for hours!
- Their fur looks white, but it’s actually clear, and their skin underneath is black to soak up heat from the sun.
- A polar bear’s sense of smell is so strong it can detect a seal nearly a mile away!
