A point you need to know about bears

Polar bears have fur that is made up of "hollow guard hairs." Sometimes when polar bears live
in zoos that are in a warmer climate, they can have algae growing inside the hollow guard hairs of their fur. This makes them have a greenish tint to their fur. These hollow hairs also keep their hair from matting down when they swim in water.

Do polar bears stay in groups?

Polar bears are usually solitary except for female-cub groups, during mating season, and at abundant food sources.
Do polar bears hibernate?
Pregnant females den up for winter but do not hibernate. All polar bears may den temporarily to avoid bad weather.
How do polar bears swim?

They dog-paddle with their head and much of their back above water. Their blubber helps to float them as they swim. They can swim at an average of 6 miles per hour.

How do polar bears catch seals when they live under the ice?

Polar bears find a seal air hole and sneak up on it slowly and sit there until a seal comes up to breathe and then they scoop him right out of the hole.
How do the native arctic people benefit from the polar bear?

Polar bear hide is very useful it can be used as clothing, rugs, and blankets. The hollow guard hairs of the polar bear fur can be sold for fly tying. Polar bear meat can also be eaten.

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