What is 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.