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POLAR BEARS Presented By: Youstena Zaki and Diana Hanna Order: Carnivora Family: Ursidae Genus: Ursus Maritimus 2007, Jenny E. Ross

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POLAR BEARS

Presented By: Youstena Zaki and Diana Hanna

Order: Carnivora

Family: Ursidae

Genus: Ursus Maritimus

2007, Jenny E. Ross

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Introduction:

During this presentation, we will discuss several topics regarding polar bears.

Topics such as physical characteristics, habitat, adaptation, and life of the bears.

As well as, discussing the environmental threats that the bears face.

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Physical Characteristics Weight 550-1700 lbs for adult

males, and 200-700 Ibs for adult females.

Have small heads. Good sense of smell to detect

prey. Five-toed paws, helps move

around. White thick coat which. They have two layers of hair.

(Polar Bear Facts…)2008, beingmyself

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Habitat and Distribution Arctic sea ice, water, islands. Alaska, Canada,

Russia, Greenland, Norway. (Stirling) Land masses around the edge of the polar basin. Polar bears migrate seasonally, staying with the

movement of ice.

(Polar Bears-infobook…)

2008, fruchtzwerg's world

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Adaptation Strong swimmers. Long bodies allows

with fat under their skin allows them to float in the water.

The thick layer of fur, keep them insulated.

(Glick)2011, Maia C.

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Longevity of polar bears

Live 20-30 yrs. No predators, but other old bears. Cubs can be killed by wolves. Newborn-Cannibalized by malnourished

parents. Some bears die of starvation.

(Polar Bear-Ursus…)

2010, USFWSAlaska

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Diet and Eating Habits Mainly ringed and bearded

seals. Harp seals, walrus, whales. If no food is available they

eat what they find. They need an average of 2

Kg of fat per day. “Still Hunting.” -They remain

still waiting for the seals to come to surface and as they come up the bears attack the head. This method takes about an hour.

(Rosing)

2009, cyrusbulsara

2010, Maia C.

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Hunting & Environment Threats Hunted for food, clothing. Hunting is regulated by

the government in US, Canada, and Greenland. (Witze)

Climate change-decrease in temperature.

Oil spills damages fur-no insulation.

PCB and DDT.

(Revkin)

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Conclusion: We hope that you at least learned one new

fact and increased your knowledge regarding polar bears.

As the weather gets warmer and you are at the beach enjoying the sun. Be sure to remember how the polar bears are negatively effected due to the melting of ice sheets.

We also ask everyone to try their best to minimize the oils spills that could potentially reduce the amount of bears in the world.

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Thank You For Listening!

Any Questions?

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Images Citation: Adam79. “Map of Canada.” photograph. Flickr. 30 mar 2011. web. 27.nov 2011. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/adam79/5574986846/ >. Beingmyself. “All On Board!” photograph. Flickr. 26 jan 2008. web. 27 nov 2011. <

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/20406121@N04/2222148036/>. Cyrusbulsar.. “Polar Bear vs. Pumpkin.” photograph. Flickr. 18 oct 2009. web. 27 nov 2011. <

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/10565417@N03/6246540162/>. Johnwilliamsphd. “Alaska State Flag.” photograph. Fickr. 5 jul 2007. 2008. web. 27 nov 2011. <

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Images Citation Continue….

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NASA Goddard Photo and Video. “2008 Arctic Sea Ice Minimum- 1280*720.” 2008. Digital Microsoft.  <http://www.flickr.com/x/t/0097009/photos/gsfc/3086476374/>.

Nick_Russill. “Leopard Seal Closeup.” photograph. Flickr. 21 jan 2011. web. 27 nov 2011. <http://www.flickr.com/x/t/0098009/photos/nickrussill/365112096/>.

NWFblogs. “Oil Gas Development In Polar Bear Habitat.” photograph. Flickr. 16 dec 2009. web. 27 nov 2011. <http://www.flickr.com/x/t/0090009/photos/nwfblogs/4190811550/>.

NWFblogs. “Sea-Ice Decline In Polar Bear Habitat.” photograph. Flickr. 16 dec 2009. web. 27 nov 2011. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/nwfblogs/4190051547/>.

Ocean.Flynn “Aflicktion: The Wreck of Hope.” 4 jan 2007. web. 27 nov 2011. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/oceanflynn/346341125/>.

Rubyblossom. “Polar_Bear_Alaska.” photograph. Flickr. 9 aug 2011. web 27 nov 2011. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyblossom/6025860698/>.

Susanvg. "Polar bear 2." photograph. flickr. 27 july 2010. web. 27 nov 2011. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/susanvg/4891540374/>.

Suzanne Miller."Polar Bear Female With Cubs Along the Beaufort Sea." photograph. flickr. 6 Mar 2007. web. 27 nov 2011. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfws_alaska/5165301186/>.

Tomasu.co.uk. “Whale!” photograph. Flickr. 23 nov 2007. web. 27 nov 2011.<http://www.flickr.com/photos/tommybrook/2056890206/>.

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USFWSAlaska. “Polar Bear Female with Cubs Along the Beaufort Sea.” photograph. Flickr. 6 mar 2007. web. 27 nov 2011. <http://www.flickr.com/x/t/0090009/photos/usfws_alaska/5165301186/>.

Yukonwhite. “Russian Flag 7143.” photograph. Flickr. 2 2 aug 2006. web. 27 nov 2011. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/ytwhitelight/232435604/ >.