Status: VULNERABLE

 

Population: 20,000- 25,000

 

Lifespan: 20-30 years

 

Distribution: Circumpolar Arctic

 

Habitat: Arctic sea ice and 

continental coastlines

 

Threats: Climate change, polar bear-human conflict and hunting

 

Wild Fact I: A Polar Bears fur is not white but is actually transparent with a hollow core that reflects light

 

Wild Fact II: Polar Bears have black skin to absorb heat