On average, polar bears weigh about 1,150 pounds (521 kg) and stand about 9 feet (2.7 meters) tall on their hind legs. The heaviest recorded polar bear was 2,210 pounds (1,002 kg).

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They all have to do with polar bears! Their Latin name, Ursus. Skip to main content Skip to main content. Register for more free articles. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Be the first ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct 22 (Reuters) - A vast swath of icy sea, barrier islands and coastal land on Alaska's oil-rich North Slope will be granted special protection because of its importance to the ...

Hundreds gather to take a dip in the ocean to celebrate the New Year at Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, CA as part of the annual Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 1st, 2024. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres ...

A photo documenting a group of polar bears feasting on a dead whale captivated the judges. By Popular Science Team. Published Mar 16, 2025 1:00 PM EDT ...