*** About Polar Bears: Polar bears, known scientifically as Ursus maritimus, are among the largest carnivores on earth and are native to the Arctic regions. Adapted to cold temperatures, they have a thick layer of body fat and a water-repellent coat that provides insulation. Polar bears are exceptional swimmers, with some individuals recorded making swims of hundreds of kilometers. They primarily feed on seals, using sea ice platforms to hunt. However, with climate change leading to the melting of sea ice, their natural habitat is under significant threat, forcing them to adapt to rapidly changing conditions and often leading to conflict with human populations as they search for new food sources.

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