Polar bear

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:species
gptkbp:adaptation Large paws for swimming
Water-repellent fur
Thick layer of blubber
gptkbp:class gptkb:Mammalia
gptkbp:climateAdaptation Insulated against cold
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Polar_bear
gptkbp:conservationStatus Vulnerable
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:family gptkb:Ursidae
gptkbp:featuredIn gptkb:BBC_documentaries
gptkb:National_Geographic
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Constantine_John_Phipps
1774
gptkbp:furColor White
Yellowish
Hollow hairs
gptkbp:gestationPeriod About 8 months
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Arctic
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Polar bear
gptkbp:IUCNStatus Vulnerable
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length 2.4-3 meters
gptkbp:lifespan 20-25 years
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:Canada
gptkb:Greenland
gptkb:Norway
gptkb:Russia
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:Arctic_Circle
gptkbp:nocturnal No
gptkbp:order gptkb:Carnivora
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:populationEstimate 22,000-31,000
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Humans
gptkb:Seals
Yes
gptkbp:protectedBy gptkb:Marine_Mammal_Protection_Act_(US)
gptkb:Agreement_on_the_Conservation_of_Polar_Bears
gptkbp:reproduction Gives birth to 1-3 cubs
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Ursus_maritimus
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism Males larger than females
gptkbp:skin Black
gptkbp:swimmingAbility Yes
gptkbp:swimmingDistance Over 100 km
gptkbp:symbol Arctic wildlife
gptkbp:threats Climate change
Pollution
Loss of sea ice
Oil exploration
gptkbp:weight 350-700 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Beardsley_Zoo
gptkb:Polar_bears
gptkb:Muskox
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5