National Polar Bear Day
On February 27th, we're focusing on conservation efforts and learning more about the regal polar bear on National Polar Bear Day, also known as International Polar Bear Day..
Polar bears can reach a height of 9 ft tall and a weight of 1400 pounds. They paddle with their large, barely webbed front paws to paddle. Some polar bears swim hundreds of miles from land as they are excellent swimmers. polar bears are also a good swimmer. However, some of the distance may have been covered by ice sheets floating on sheets of ice.
Polar bears have a warming layer of fat under their thick coat of insulating fur, which helps them live in cooler climates.
Throughout the world, several organisations use this day to raise concerns of the decreasing number of polar bears worldwide. Many believe global warming and the consequent loss of their natural habitat threaten these beautiful creatures. Groups from around the world gather to find ways to make a difference and spread knowledge to others.
How to celebrate #nationalpolarbearday. polarbeardaycom
- Find out more about the polar bear, its habitat, and how it lives
- Watch a documentary online Try these: Try these: Try these:
- Sarah Robertson and Adam Ravetch directed the Arctic Tale, directed by Sarah Robertson and Adam Ravetch (2007)
- The White Planet is a planet that has been narrated by Jean-Louis Étienne and directed by Thierry Piantanida (2006)
- In Ice Walker: A Polar Bear's Journey Through the Fragile Arctic by James Raffan, learn about polar bears
- Polar bear study and conservation are both supported by polar bear research and conservation
- To post on social media, use #NationalPolarBearDay
History of national polar bear day in the United States has spanned decades
Polar Bear Day is held each year by Polar Bears International. They have been commemorating the day since at least 2011.
Polar bear FAQ
Are polar bears white? Q. Is polar bears white?
A. The skin of a polar bear is actually black. The fur on its thick, insulating fur is translucent.
Q. Where do polar bears live? Polar bears cover a wide area of territory in the United States. Their homes in the Arctic spans from Russia, across Norway, Greenland, Canada, and some parts of Alaska. The Arctic is a region of Alaska.
Q. What is a polar bear hybrid?
A. Any polar bears and grizzly bears have bred a hybrid bear, resulting in a hybrid bear. They are identified by various names, including grolar and pizzly bears.
