The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is a large bear native to the Arctic and nearby areas. It is closely related to the brown bear, and the two species can interbreed. The polar bear is the largest extant species of bear and land carnivore, with adult males weighing 300–800 kg (660–1,760 lb). The species

Taken on a Praktica Super TL2.

Yukio the Polar bear

Vancouver Canada 104th annual Polar Bear Swim English Bay Beach 1st January 2024.

The net hammock cradles the bear safely and securely for the trip.

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Taken at the Toronto Zoo

Franz Joseph Land

Canon 30D

70-200

Zoo Berlin, 12.2009

A polar bear in the zoo

Taken by Will

Strangling Blair after inspecting the heavy spinnaker that blew up during the race.

Polar Bear cub playing with ball

The rare baking Polar Bear, caught in mid-cooking form.

Victor the Polar Bear, Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Look in front of his snout

taken in Nürnberg's "Tiergarten"

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