Two Polar Bears resting in the winter tundra of the Hudson Bay (00090041)
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Description: Polar Bear/Ursus maritimus - Resting Polar Bears in the Hudson Bay. The Polar Bear, scientifically known as Ursus maritimus, resides in all Arctic coastal regions and is revered by the Inuit as Nanook. These majestic creatures are large, muscular bears weighing between 300 and 600 kg and measuring up to 3.5 meters in length. Their fur, ranging from white to yellowish, provides optimal insulation in their icy habitats. Polar Bears feed on meat, seaweed, crabs, birds, berries, and carrion. They are excellent swimmers and hunters, often associated with supernatural powers.
Location: Manitoba, Churchill, Kanada
Date of Capture: 25.10.1992