Description

• Skin: Polar bears have black skin, but their fur appears white because it's transparent. 
• Swimming: Polar bears are excellent swimmers and can cover long distances in search of food. 
• Hunting: Polar bears hunt seals through ice, using sea ice as a platform. 
• Endangered: Polar bears are endangered because climate change is melting the ice that they call home. 
• Senses: Polar bears have an excellent sense of smell and can detect seals from almost a mile away. 
• Speed: Polar bears can run up to 25 mph on land and swim up to 6 mph in water.