U. maritimus
is just one of the many bear species. The polar bear's heavy
coat is most often pure white. However, during the summer
time, its coat may become yellowish in color. The polar
bear's body is elongated with shoulders that hang below the rest of
the body. Its head is small and flat with disproportionately
small ears; whereas, its neck is long and lengthy. The polar
bear's feet resemble a snow boot
or swimming paddle. Their feet are long and broad with short,
thick curved claws. The polar bear is a large creature
indeed. Aside from the heavy
weight Alaskan Kodiak brown bear, the polar bear is the largest
member of the bear family. Depending on the gender of the polar bear , it can weigh anywhere from 400 and 1,400 pounds
(Kurt, 500).
"I was inspired to do my research on the polar bear after spending
a day at
Lincoln Park Zoo near downtown Chicago, Illinois. Out of all the animals I
had observed that day, I found the polar bear to be most
captivating. I was really intrigued by the polar bear's
morphological characteristics, physiological mechanisms, and structural makeup. Aside
from my immediate fascination with the polar bear, I realized that I
knew very little about this species and was eager to learn about
U. Maritimus. I hope that you have some time to learn about
the polar bear's fascinating way of life. Sit back & Enjoy!!!"
By, Alison Kolinski
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