Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) are the largest land carnivores on Earth, characterised by their thick white fur and powerful build. They are well adapted to the Arctic environment and are found throughout the region, predominantly on sea ice, which they rely on for hunting seals, their primary prey.

Polar Bears' fur, which appears white but is actually translucent, provides excellent camouflage and insulation. A thick layer of fat helps retain heat in extreme cold. Underneath their fur, polar bears have black skin that helps absorb and retain heat from the sun.

Polar Bears are strong swimmers, capable of swimming long distances between ice floes. They use their keen sense of smell to detect seals under the ice from over a kilometre away.

Female Polar Bears give birth to one to three cubs in snow dens during the winter and nurse them for up to two years as they learn essential survival skills.