Oso Polar

Ursus maritimus

Vulnerable ↓

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

25 years

Length

2.4 m

Weight

450.0 kg

Population

26.0K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

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About

El mayor carnivoro terrestre de la Tierra, el oso polar puede superar los 700 kg y se encuentra en el hielo marino del Artico, desde Canada hasta Rusia. Es un mamifero marino altamente especializado que depende del hielo marino para cazar focas anilladas y barbadas. Excelente nadador capaz de cubrir grandes distancias en agua abierta. Clasificado como Vulnerable, sus poblaciones soportan una presion severa por la rapida perdida de hielo marino artico debida al cambio climatico.

Fun Facts

✨ Polar bear fur is actually transparent, not white.
✨ Their skin is black to absorb heat.
✨ They can swim for days at a time.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌊 Marine Oceanic 🏖️ Marine Intertidal

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Oso Polar is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Estimated Population

26.0K

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Carnivora (carnívoros)

Species

Ursus maritimus (Oso Polar)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Oso Polar

French ours blanc

German Eisbär

Russian Bely Medved

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Oso Polar?

The scientific name of Oso Polar is Ursus maritimus. It belongs to the genus Ursus.

What is the conservation status of Oso Polar?

Oso Polar (Ursus maritimus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does Oso Polar live?

Oso Polar is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.

What family does Oso Polar belong to?

Oso Polar (Ursus maritimus) belongs to the genus Ursus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ursidae.

What does Oso Polar eat?

Oso Polar is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Oso Polar live?

Oso Polar has an average lifespan of approximately 25 years in the wild.

How many Oso Polar are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Oso Polar (Ursus maritimus) is approximately 26,000 individuals.

Is Oso Polar endangered?

Yes, Oso Polar (Ursus maritimus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.