It is closely related to the brown bear, and the two species can interbreed. The polar bear is the largest extant species of bear and …

Aug 18, 2026 · Polar bear, great white northern bear found throughout the Arctic region. The polar bear is the largest and most …

Polar bears live along shores and on sea ice in the icy cold Arctic. When sea ice forms over the ocean in cold weather, many polar …

Learn more about how WWF works on polar bear conservation. The largest bear in the world and the Arctic's top predator, polar …

Feb 20, 2026 · Their thick white coat and a layer of fat keep them warm and camouflaged in their harsh Arctic environment. Polar …

Learn how polar bears have adapted to life on top of the world. Polar bears roam the Arctic ice sheets and swim in that region's …

Mar 18, 2026 · Polar bears are one of the largest land carnivores on Earth and a top predator of the Arctic ecosystem. They are built …

However, they are still bears. The polar bear evolved one to three million years ago from the brown bear, which still ekes out a …

They leave their mother and strike off into territory of their own. They hunt and live alone. But they play with other bears they meet. …

Discover fascinating facts about polar bears and find out about our work with tracking polar bears in the Arctic.