Polar Bear Quiz – Get to Know Our Furry Friends

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Climate change is having a devastating effect on polar bears. As the Arctic warms, the sea ice that polar bears rely on for hunting and breeding is shrinking. This means they are unable to access their primary food source, seals. Without an adequate seal population in their area, many polar bear populations are struggling to survive. In addition to difficulty finding food, climate change has also caused extended periods of fasting due to less available prey. This lack of nutrition can cause physical stress and ultimately lead to starvation or death in some cases.

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for the polar bear?

Ursus maritimus
Ursus thibetanus
Ursus americanus
Ursus arctos

What is the average lifespan of a polar bear in the wild?

2-5 years
20-30 years
10-18 years
6-8 years

Where do polar bears live?

Australia
Asia
Africa
North America

What is the average weight of a male polar bear?

601-800 lbs
200-400 lbs
401-600 lbs
801-1000 lbs

What is the average weight of a female polar bear?

401-600 lbs
200-400 lbs
801-1000 lbs
601-800 lbs

What is the average length of a polar bear?

10-12 feet
12-14 feet
7-10 feet
4-6 feet

What is the average shoulder height of a polar bear?

3-4 feet
5-6 feet
4-5 feet
6-7 feet

What is the average tail length of a polar bear?

3-4 inches
5-6 inches
4-5 inches
2-3 inches

What is the sprint speed of a polar bear?

10-15 mph
30-40 mph
18-25 mph
0-10 mph

What is the average swimming speed of a polar bear?

30-40 mph
10-20 mph
0-10 mph
6-10 mph

How deep can a polar bear dive in the water?

10-15 feet
5-6 feet
3-4 feet
7-8 feet

How long can a polar bear hold its breath?

1 minute
30 seconds
2 minutes
3 minutes

Polar bears live in the same habitat as penguins. True or False?

False
True

What is the average litter size of a polar bear?

3-4 cubs
1-2 cubs
4-5 cubs
2-3 cubs

What is the average gestation period of a polar bear?

90-100 days
120-130 days
195-265 days
110-120 days

What is the average weaning period of a polar bear?

8-10 months
18-30 months
6-8 months
10-12 months

What is the average body temperature of a polar bear?

100-102u00b0F
102-104u00b0F
94-96u00b0F
98.6u00b0F

What is the average resting heart rate of a polar bear?

66-70 beats per minute
80-90 beats per minute
71-80 beats per minute
55-65 beats per minute

What is the conservation status of the polar bear?

Extinct
Critically Endangered
Endangered
Vulnerable to Extinction

What is the average number of teeth in a polar bear's mouth?

46-48
50-52
48-50
42-44

What is the average length of a polar bear's claws?

5-6 inches
4-5 inches
1-2 inches
3-4 inches

How many layers of fur does a polar bear have?

What color is a polar bears skin?

Black
Pink
Yellow
White

Polar bears live in groups. True or False

False
True

What is a group of polar bears called?

A sleuth
A herd
A tangle
A snarl

What percentage of a polar bears diet is fat?

40-49 percent
90-95 percent
50-69 percent
70-89 percent

How thick is the layer of fat on a polar bear?

2 inches
8 inches
1 inches
4 inches

How much does a newborn polar bear weigh?

3-4 pounds
75 pounds
50 pounds
16-24 ounces

How big is an adult polar bears paw?

4 inches wide
6 inches wide
9 inches wide
12 inches wide

Polar bears hibernate in winter. True or Fale?

True
False

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Heather Hall is a writer at A-Z Animals, where her primary focus is on plants and animals. Heather has been writing and editing since 2012 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture. As a resident of the Pacific Northwest, Heather enjoys hiking, gardening, and trail running through the mountains with her dogs.