World's largest bear, with 22,000-31,000 remaining. Lives on Arctic sea ice, reaching 6 mph in water. Vulnerable species threatened by sea ice loss
Largest living bear species, males weighing 300-800 kg. White fur with black skin and thick fat layer. Slender build with narrow skull and longer neck. Large paws for walking on ice and swimming
Polar bears are the largest land predators, reaching up to 3 meters in length. Males can weigh up to 800kg and are twice as large as females. They have jet black skin under white fur, absorbing up to 25% of their heat
Killer whale is the largest member of the dolphin family. Polar bear is the largest extant bear species. Walrus is the only living species in the walrus family. Ringed seal is the most abundant ice seal in Northern Hemisphere
Over 1,000 species are endangered worldwide. Endangerment occurs from hunting/poaching or environmental changes. Most endangered species live in North & South America, Asia, and Australia
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) listed as Vulnerable in 2015. Vulnerable category indicates high risk of extinction in wild. Species has been Vulnerable since 1982