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polar bear (Ursus maritimus)
URI:
https://gptkb.org/entity/polar_bear_(Ursus_maritimus)
GPTKB entity
Statements (51)
Predicate
Object
gptkbp:instanceOf
gptkb:species
gptkbp:adaptation
thick layer of blubber
water-repellent fur
large paws for swimming
gptkbp:class
gptkb:Mammalia
gptkbp:commonName
gptkb:deer
gptkbp:conservationStatus
Vulnerable
gptkbp:diet
gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:ecologicalRole
apex predator
gptkbp:family
gptkb:Ursidae
gptkbp:firstDescribed
gptkb:Constantine_John_Phipps
1774
gptkbp:furColor
white
gptkbp:gestationPeriod
about 8 months
gptkbp:habitat
gptkb:Arctic
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
polar bear (Ursus maritimus)
gptkbp:hybridOf
gptkb:deer
pizzly bear
gptkbp:IUCNStatus
Vulnerable
gptkbp:kingdom
gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length
2.4-3 meters (adult)
gptkbp:lifespan
20-25 years
gptkbp:nativeTo
gptkb:Arctic_Ocean
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:Greenland
gptkb:Norway
gptkb:Russia
gptkb:United_States_(Alaska)
gptkbp:nocturnal
no
gptkbp:notableFeature
sharp claws
black skin under fur
strong sense of smell
gptkbp:order
gptkb:Carnivora
gptkbp:phylum
gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:populationEstimate
22,000-31,000 (as of 2023)
gptkbp:predators
seals
yes
gptkbp:protectedBy
gptkb:Marine_Mammal_Protection_Act_(USA)
gptkb:Agreement_on_the_Conservation_of_Polar_Bears
gptkbp:reproduction
gives birth to 1-3 cubs
gptkbp:scientificName
gptkb:Ursus_maritimus
gptkbp:solitary
yes
gptkbp:swimmingAbility
excellent swimmer
gptkbp:symbol
Arctic wildlife
gptkbp:threats
climate change
habitat loss
pollution
gptkbp:weight
150-300 kg (adult female)
350-700 kg (adult male)
gptkbp:bfsParent
gptkb:P.L.S._Müller
gptkbp:bfsLayer
8