National Polar Bear Day
On February 27th, the dazzling polar bear, also known as International Polar Bear Day, focuses our attention on conservation efforts and learning more about the dazzling polar bear.
Polar bears can reach a height of 9 ft. and a weight of 1400 pounds. They paddle as they swim using their long, barely webbed front paws to paddle. Some polar bears swim hundreds of miles from land as they are a good swimmer. However, some of the distance may have been covered by ice sheets.
Polar bears have a warming layer of fat under their thick coat of insulating fur, which helps them live in cooler climates.
Some organizations use this day to raise concerns of the decreasing number of polar bears worldwide. These graceful creatures are threatened by global warming and the resulting loss of their natural habitat, according to many. Groups from around the world are united to find ways to make a difference and spread knowledge to others.
How to celebrate #nationalpolarbearday
- Learn more about the polar bear, its habitat, and how it lives
- Watch a documentary Try these: Try these: Try these:
- Sarah Robertson and Adam Ravetch (2007) directed Arctic Tale, directed by Sarah Robertson and Adam Ravetch (2007)
- The White Planet is based on Jean-Louis Étienne's Narration and directed by Thierry Piantanida (2006). Narrated by Jean-Louis Étienne and directed by Thierry Piantanida (2006)
- In Ice Walker: A Polar Bear's Journey through the Fragile Arctic by James Raffan, learn about polar bears
- Polar bear research and conservation is supported by polar bear research and conservation
- To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalPolarBearDay
History of national polar bear day has spanned history
Polar Bear Day is celebrated each year by Polar Bears International. They have been commemorating the day since at least 2011.
Polar bear FAQ
Are polar bears white? Q. Is polar bears white?
A. The skin of a polar bear is actually black. Its thick, insulating fur is transparent.
Q. Where do polar bears live? Polar bears cover a wide area of North America. Their home in the Arctic spans from Russia, through Norway, Greenland, Canada, and some areas of Alaska.
Q. What is a polar bear hybrid?
A. Some polar bears and grizzly bears have bred hybrid bears, resulting in the breeding of a hybrid bear. They are identified as grolar and pizzly bears, as well as grolar and pizzly bears.
