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Polar Bear
Ursus maritimus
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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polar_bear
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in URSIDAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Polar Bear classified as Vulnerable?
Polar Bear is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Polar Bear live?
Polar Bear occurs in Argentina, Canada, China, Denmark, Estonia, and Germany (plus 11 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Polar Bear?
The main threats to Polar Bear are 1.2, 11.1, 4.3, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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