Arctic regions of Russia, Canada, Greenland, Alaska and Svalbard
Behavior
Diet
Carnivore
Omnivore
Herbivore
Activity
Diurnal
Nocturnal
Crespecular
Cathemeral
Social structure
Solitary
Pair
Group
Colony
Territorial
Communication
Scent
Body language
Vocal
Foraging/hunting
Grazer/browser
Ambush
Pursuit
Scavenger
Filter
Opportunistic
A Polar Bear's diet
Reproduction
Viviparous
Mating season
March - May
Gestation period
200 - 250 days
Maturity
Male: 6 years
Female: 4 years
Extra characteristics
Top speed
40 kph
Thermoregulation
Warm-blooded
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