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Polar Bear
Ursus maritimus Phipps, 1774
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What is a polar bear?
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- Adult weight: around 450 kg.
- Typical body length: around 200-250 cm.
- Typical height: around 130-160 cm.
- Longest recorded lifespan: 43.8 years (in captivity).
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