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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |