The Polar Bear moves with majesty through the frozen landscapes of the Arctic. With its thick fur, it adapts to the harsh conditions of its habitat, using its strength and agility to hunt seals and fish. As a symbol of the vulnerability of the Arctic ecosystem to climate change, the polar bear embodies the delicate beauty of the far north of our planet.
one of the largest land carnivores on land
Strength and fragility in the Arctic
The Polar Bear is one of the largest land carnivores on land, along with the Kodiak Bear and the Elephant Seal: a large male can become 2 to 3 m long and weigh up to 800 kg. Females are smaller. Its yellowish-white fur is an excellent camouflage in its world of ice and snow: it also protects it from the cold thanks to a thick layer of fat.
He is an excellent swimmer, can sometimes be seen several kilometers in the open sea. Its favorite prey are seals, but they also eat fish and occasionally beluga whales and young walruses. The bear usually has two cubs every 3 years. The cubs, born in a den, drink very rich milk for a few months.
Global warming, particularly visible in arctic regions, seriously threatens the species due to the melting of the sea ice which reduces its hunting grounds. Scientists even predict its extinction at the end of the century.
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Keyfacts about the polar bears
25.000
Individuals in the wild
300 kg
Average weight
235 days
Gestation Period
Famille
IDENTITY CARD
Name: Polar bear
Latin name: Ursus maritimus
Origin: Arctic regions, islands and ice floes surrounding the North Pole
IUCN status : Vulnerable
Cites : Appendix II
Les soeurs
NukaFemelleArrivée en mars 2020
QilakFemelle Arrivée en mars 2020
Les frères
BeliyMâleArrivé en juin 2020
SeriyMâleArrivé en juin 2020
Pairi Daiza Foundation
Polar Bear International: Arctic Ambassador
The title of “Arctic Ambassador” has been awarded to the Pairi Daiza Foundation byPolar Bear International, the largest international organization for the protection of polar bears and their environment!
Being an Arctic Ambassador is first and foremost a recognition. This means that the 3 polar bears in Pairi Daiza are kept in optimal conditions, in their territory of the Land of the Cold. Their living space was indeed presented to one of the experts at Polar Bears International and got his full approval. The Park’s numerous efforts in terms of sustainable development (water treatment, waste, short circuits and energy production) have also proven Pairi Daiza’s commitment to the fight against global warming. .
Receiving this title of Arctic Ambassador is also a commitment. Pairi Daiza and the Pairi Daiza Foundation are committed to ensure the survival of polar bears in the Arctic, as well as that of other species in this region. How? By placing the fight against global warming at the heart of concerns, in the daily life of the Park but also by making visitors aware of the threats to biodiversity and the actions that everyone can put into practice.
Enjoy Pairi Daiza as many times as you like, with its gardens changing with the seasons and its activities, for 365 days, with the exception of the few days it’s closed in January and February. And enjoy many other benefits and discounts!
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