Scientific Name: Ursus maritimus
Habitat: Ice floes and coastal waters in the polar regions of North America, Asia, Europe and Greenland
Diet: Seals, walrus, rodents, sea birds and fish. Will eat some berries and other vegetable matter when the food supply is limited
Life Span: Twenty to 25 years
Reproduction: Breeding occurs in May and June. In December or January the mother will have 1 to 3 cubs, weighing between 1 to 1½ pounds.
Fact: Polar bears are great swimmers and can swim for miles. A cub will cling to its mother's fur while she is swimming.
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