Polar Bears Have Black Skin
Astonishing facts about polar bears: be surprised
Published in
Oct 1, 2023
Polar bears are the only carnivorous bears; their main food supply is seals, but they will also prey on larger animals such as walrus, narwhal, and beluga.
Cubs born at the same time can have different fathers, as females rarely mate more than once with the same male.
Litter size is commonly two cubs, but very rarely a female will give birth to four cubs.
The female’s milk is as thick as double cream.
Life expectancy in the wild is rarely more than 30 years.
Considering their size and weight, they can run at an astonishing speed, up to 40 kilometres per hour, which is faster than any human.
They can also weigh up to 680 kilograms, or 1,500 pounds.
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