Majestic Polar Bear on the van in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada (00090120)
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Description: The majestic Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) rests peacefully on the van in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Also known as Nanook by the Inuit, this impressive predator species is believed to possess supernatural powers. Weighing up to 600 kg and measuring up to 3.5 m in length, Polar Bears are the largest land carnivores in the world. Their diet mainly consists of seals, walruses, fish, and other marine animals. These excellent swimmers and divers are renowned for their skilled hunting instincts, especially when it comes to locating prey under an ice floe. Learn more about the fascinating life and behavior of Polar Bears in the harsh Arctic environment.
Location: Manitoba, , Kanada
Date of Capture: 25.10.1992