Polar Bears Are The Arctics Greatest Survivors

Ajouté : 2026-05-20

[00:00:00]Did you know a polar bear can [music] smell a seal from nearly a mile away?

[00:00:05]Polar bears are the largest land carnivores on Earth with some males weighing over 1,500 lb.

[00:00:12]They live in the Arctic [music] where their thick fur and layer of fat help them survive freezing temperatures.

[00:00:18]Even though their fur looks white, [music] it's actually transparent and their skin underneath is black to absorb [music] heat from the sun.

[00:00:26]Polar bears are powerful swimmers, too.

[00:00:29]They can swim for hours across icy waters using their huge paws like paddles.

[00:00:35]Their main food is seals, which they hunt by waiting near breathing holes in the ice.

[00:00:40]But as sea ice melts, polar bears have [music] to travel farther to find food.

[00:00:45]So, the next time you see a polar bear, remember it's not just cute, it's one of the Arctic's most incredible survivors.

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