Polar bears, Ursus maritimus
November 29, 2017
Polar bears are the largest of the eight species of bears found worldwide and are covered in a pigment-free fur giving them the appearance of being white. They are the most carnivorous of bear species consuming a high-fat diet, primarily of ice-associated seals and other marine mammals. They range throughout the circumpolar Arctic to the southernmost extent of seasonal pack ice.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2017 |
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Title | Polar bears, Ursus maritimus |
Authors | Karyn D. Rode, Ian Stirling |
Publication Type | Book Chapter |
Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
Index ID | 70194331 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Alaska Science Center Biology MFEB |