Water proves to be essential for the survival of many mammals. Since polar bears are mammals, they drink water too, right? Yes, polar bears usually drink fresh water but only on several occasions. Most of the time, they get water supply from the chemical reaction in their bodies. Specifically, this water comes from broken-down fats … Read more
You might have heard or seen bears climbing trees. But can polar bears climb trees? The shortest answer – No! Polar bears cannot climb trees. The main reason for this has to do with the tundra vegetation of the region. Because the region lacks trees, polar bears also lost the ability to climb trees. Now … Read more
After watching Grizzly River, the National Geographic documentary, you may wonder if bears can mate with other animals. Since there are different bear species, can they mate with one another? Here is a quick answer: Yes, different types of bears can mate and produce offspring. However, interbreeding of these bears does not happen frequently. On … Read more
Black bears are generally the less aggressive of all bears. In fact, they prefer to stay away from confrontation than to fight. So, does this mean a black bear encounter with your dog is safe? Here’s what you should know. Yes, black bears can still be dangerous to dogs. Just like other bears, they are … Read more
Polar bears mostly hunt seals in their marine habitat. And since fishes are mainly available around, does this mean polar bears can also eat fish? Yes, polar bears can eat fish. However, this is not their main meal since they love feeding on larger animals. They mostly eat fish when there is a scarcity of … Read more
Bears are powerful predators that could also be dangerous for humans. Maybe you’ve watched them a couple of times and you are left wondering which species is more dangerous – brown bears or black bears? Let’s answer that and more in this article. Brown bears are more dangerous than black bears. They are generally larger … Read more