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Short answer: Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) are strong swimmers and are classed as marine mammals because they spend much of their lives on sea ice and in the sea. Their name means 'maritime bear'.

They hunt mainly seals from the ice and can swim long distances between floes, paddling with their large front paws. As sea ice shrinks, some bears have been tracked making very long swims. The footage shows polar bears on ice and in water, with the presenter.

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What should you know about Polar?

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  1. Polar bears are classed as marine mammals.

    DD-119-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Marine mammals)

  2. Ursus maritimus means 'maritime bear'.

    DD-119-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (Sea bear)

Video transcript: Polar: Polar Bears Are Classified as Marine Mammals

Polar Bears are excellent swimmers and can swim for long distances in search of food. DID YOU KNOW? The polar bears' ability to cover extensive distances in water showcases their remarkable adaptation to the Arctic environment. NOW YOU KNOW!

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The write-up

Polar bears are classified as marine mammals. Their scientific name means 'sea bear'.

  1. Exhibit A

    Marine mammals

    Polar bears are classed as marine mammals.

  2. Exhibit B

    Sea bear

    Ursus maritimus means 'maritime bear'.

  3. Exhibit C

    Seal hunters

    They hunt mainly seals from the ice.

  4. Exhibit D

    Front paws

    They paddle with their large front paws.

  5. Exhibit E

    Long swims

    They can swim long distances between ice floes.

Questions people ask about Polar

How are polar bears classified?

They live on sea ice.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Marine mammals) · Wikipedia: Polar bear

What does Ursus maritimus mean?

Sea bear.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Sea bear) · Wikipedia: Polar bear

What do they mainly hunt?

From the ice.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Seal hunters) · Wikipedia: Polar bear

How do they swim?

Big front paws.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Front paws) · Wikipedia: Polar bear

Why do they swim long distances?

Between patches of ice.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Long swims) · Wikipedia: Polar bear

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  1. How are polar bears classified?

    1. Marine mammals
    2. Fish
    3. Reptiles
    4. Amphibians
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    Answer: A. Marine mammals They live on sea ice. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Marine mammals) · Wikipedia: Polar bear

  2. What does Ursus maritimus mean?

    1. Maritime bear
    2. Snow cat
    3. Ice wolf
    4. White giant
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    Answer: A. Maritime bear Sea bear. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Sea bear) · Wikipedia: Polar bear

  3. What do they mainly hunt?

    1. Seals
    2. Penguins
    3. Berries
    4. Whales only
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    Answer: A. Seals From the ice. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Seal hunters) · Wikipedia: Polar bear

  4. How do they swim?

    1. Paddling with front paws
    2. With their tails
    3. Backstroke only
    4. They can't
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    Answer: A. Paddling with front paws Big front paws. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Front paws) · Wikipedia: Polar bear

  5. Why do they swim long distances?

    1. To reach ice floes
    2. For fun only
    3. To migrate south
    4. To escape heat
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    Answer: A. To reach ice floes Between patches of ice. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Long swims) · Wikipedia: Polar bear

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Easterling, Marcus. "Polar." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-119, last updated Dec 13, 2023. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/polar/

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