DID YOU KNOW?
One Hairy Bear: The polar bear has about one million hairs per square inch, which helps it stay warm in icy cold water. In comparison. humans have about 20,000 hairs per square inch on their heads.
Chilled Out: The polar bear is so well-adapted to freezing temperatures that it overheats at those above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. This is why their zoo enclosures are typically refridgerated and equipped with chilled cooling pools.
No Food? No Problem: Able to shift into a hibernation-like metabolism pattern during periods of food shortage, the polar bear is the most advanced of all mammals when it comes to dealing with food and water depravation.
Polar Bear Tourism: The best place to view polar bears in the wild is the small town of Churchill at Hudson Bay. The polar bears often walk within 10 feet of the visiting eco-tourists.
