Polar Bear Web-Scavenger Hunt

Directions: Use the websites and books listed under “Resources” to find the answers to these questions about Polar Bears. You can also watch the videos on each website for answers.

1. What is the scientific name (also called genus or species) for polar bears?

2. In what areas can polar bears be found? List all areas found.

3. In a few brief sentences, explain the habitat of a polar bear.

4. How do polar bears adapt to the severe cold weather of their environment?

5. Describe the polar bear’s diet. What do they eat?

*Bonus Question*

About how much do adult female polar bears weigh? What about male polar bears?