Why Are Polar Bears White? Is That Their Real Colour?
Polar bears are one of the most iconic animals of the Arctic. At a glance, they look completely white, perfectly blending into the snow and ice. But their “white” colour is actually a clever optical trick, not their true colour.Below you’ll find a clear, easy guide to what colour polar bears real...
Are Polar Bears Endangered?
Polar bears (Ursus maritimus), often called the “white bears of the Arctic,” are now officially classified as vulnerable and at risk of extinction. Scientists have been warning about their declining population for decades, but it was not until 2008 that the United States added the polar bear to it...