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Polar Bear

Ursus maritimus

  • Rare
  • IUCN VU · Vulnerable
  • Mammal
  • Arctic

About the Polar Bear

Known to science as Ursus maritimus, the Polar Bear is a mammal found in the Arctic. It is mainly found in Arctic environments.

It weighs around 450 kg and has a lifespan of about 25 years. Its top speed is 40 km/h. Estimates put its population at about 26,000 individuals.

In conservation terms it is listed as Vulnerable (VU), the first of the three IUCN threatened categories, used for species facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. In Animal Gacha, its card has Rare rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Rare cards are a less frequent find in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Ursus maritimus
Group
Mammal
Region
Arctic
Habitats
Arctic
IUCN status
Vulnerable (VU)
Game rarity
Rare
Weight
450 kg
Lifespan
25 years
Top speed
40 km/h
Estimated population
26,000

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Alan Wilson
Changes
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